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November 16, 2025
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Why troubled Ruto is not sleeping easy

Why troubled 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 sudden death of Raila Odinga has significantly altered President William Ruto's 2027 political strategies, which heavily relied on forging an alliance with the ODM party. What began as a celebration of ODM's 20th anniversary evolved into a clear message from party leaders that ODM will not be dissolved and will dictate terms for any future coalitions.

  • Event: ODM's 20th anniversary celebrations in Mombasa.
  • Key Person: The late Raila Odinga, whose death on October 15 in India, changed President Ruto's political calculations.
  • Organization: ODM (Orange Democratic Movement) leaders, led by party leader Oburu Odinga, asserted the party's independence and terms for future alliances.

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