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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ODM Faces Internal Divisions and Potential UDA Pact Ahead of 2027 Elections - December 2025
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is grappling with significant internal turmoil, factional wars, and a potential implosion as it looks towards the 2027 elections. Following its 20th anniversary celebrations in Mombasa, the party is reportedly at a crossroads. Senior ODM leaders are pursuing a pre-election pact with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), with a power pact meeting reported in Kilgoris. In contrast to a potential UDA alliance, ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has reignited calls for the Luhya community to field its own presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. Sifuna criticized Luhya leaders who are supporting the government, urging them instead to back a community-supported presidential bid.
