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December 29, 2025
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Why 2025 left ODM clutching at straws with the future not promising much

Why 2025 left ODM clutching at straws with the future not promising much

ODM stares at disintegration after members are torn between supporting Ruto or going it alone. Confusion hit a crescendo after the death of party leader Raila in October...

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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is grappling with significant internal turmoil and factional wars as it looks towards the 2027 elections, following its 20th anniversary celebrations in Mombasa. Once a unified force, the party is now reportedly facing a potential implosion due to power struggles and external influences.

  • The article suggests the party's future is "not promising much" due to ongoing conflicts and indecisiveness.
  • ODM leaders, led by party leader Oburu Odinga, recently celebrated the party's 20th anniversary in Mombasa.
  • The internal strife is characterized by "power games, external interference and indecisiveness," threatening the party's cohesion.

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