President William Ruto is set to attend the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party's 20th anniversary celebrations in Mombasa from November 14 to 16. This event, honoring the late Raila Odinga, is significant as Ruto was a founding member and part of the influential ODM Pentagon.

• The celebrations will mark the party's first national gathering since the passing of its founder, Raila Odinga, whose vision was to have all founding members attend.
• Other invited guests include fellow ODM Pentagon member Najib Balala, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka.
• Ruto's attendance is expected to spark discussions about a broad-based partnership with ODM and the 2027 General Election, potentially testing his support among Raila’s base amidst rumors of him seeking control of ODM.
• The three-day event includes a special sitting of the National Governing Council (NGC), an ODM Disability League Breakfast, ODM Women and ODM Youth summits, a youth concert, a celebration for Raila, an ODM Founders’ Dinner, and an inter-religious thanksgiving service.