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November 16, 2025
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Ruto Responds to Calls to Rejoin ODM

Ruto Responds to Calls to Rejoin ODM

Since Raila's demise, President Ruto has been receiving repeated calls to rejoin the party, even being promised the flagbearer position in 2027...

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President William Ruto responded to calls from ODM Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati to rejoin the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. During the ODM Founders Dinner on Saturday, Ruto reaffirmed his loyalty to his current party, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), but highlighted his commitment to a broad-based government and support for ODM.

  • Ruto wore a yellow Kaunda suit (representing UDA) and an orange hat (representing ODM) to humorously address rumors and assert his continued loyalty to UDA while also showing broad support.
  • The calls for Ruto to rejoin ODM intensified after the demise of former ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga, with Governor Arati suggesting Ruto would be the party's presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election if he returned.
  • Arati also extended invitations to other former ODM members, including former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, to rejoin the party.

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