Why President Ruto is not sleeping easy
Raila’s demise has sparked a falling out within the rank and file of ODM, birthing two forces -each trying to chart the party’s political future..
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The political landscape in Kenya has shifted dramatically following the unexpected passing of ODM leader Raila Odinga on October 15 in India. This event has complicated President William Ruto's earlier strategy to court ODM for the 2027 General Election.
- Raila Odinga's death occurred on October 15, altering political calculations.
- The ODM's 20th anniversary celebrations in Mombasa became a platform for defiance against proposals of dissolution.
- ODM leaders, including party leader Oburu Odinga, emphasized that any coalition would be on their terms.
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Raila Odinga's Death on October 15 Disrupts President Ruto's 2027 Political Strategy - November 2025
The political landscape has shifted following the unexpected death of ODM leader Raila Odinga in India on October 15. This event has significantly altered and complicated President William Ruto's 2027 political strategies. The President's earlier plans heavily relied on forging an alliance with or co-opting the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) for the 2027 General Election. Following Odinga's passing, ODM's 20th anniversary celebration became a platform for party leaders to defy notions of dissolving the party. At the event, leaders sent a clear message that ODM will dictate the terms for any future coalitions.
