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November 16, 2025
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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..
✨ Key Highlights
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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