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..
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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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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.
