Ruto orders ceasefire amid bitter political exchanges
President William Ruto has called for a ceasefire amid bitter verbal exchanges between various politicians, warning that it risks sowing disunity...
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President William Ruto has called for a ceasefire between politicians engaged in bitter verbal exchanges, warning that the escalating political temperatures risk sowing disunity ahead of next year’s elections. He urged leaders to prioritize unity over divisive politics, speaking in Chesombur, West Pokot County, on Sunday, January 4.
- The call comes amidst fiery public spats between Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and National Assembly Minority Whip Junet Mohamed concerning the 2022 presidential election.
- Sifuna alleged that Junet mismanaged funds for Raila Odinga's agents, accusing him of pocketing money meant for securing votes.
- Junet Mohamed dismissed Sifuna's claims, stating that former President Uhuru Kenyatta sabotaged Odinga's campaign by releasing funds to his brother Muhoho Kenyatta instead of Azimio coalition structures.
- The ODM party is facing internal fallout over potential talks to support Ruto's re-election bid in 2027, with factions led by Junet and Sifuna taking opposing stances.
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ODM Party Conflicts Emerge Amid President Ruto's Call for Political Ceasefire - January 2026
The position of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the ODM Party Secretary General is under threat, with supporters of Party Leader Oburu Odinga reportedly pushing for his removal. Sifuna is accused of disrespect towards party leadership and presenting personal opinions as official stances. In a separate issue, a dispute has reignited over Sh500 million in 2022 campaign funds, leading to a public clash between Junet Mohamed and Edwin Sifuna regarding the payment of party agents. Amid these events, President William Ruto has called for a ceasefire between politicians engaged in bitter verbal exchanges. Speaking in Chesombur, West Pokot County, he warned that escalating political temperatures risk sowing disunity. President Ruto urged leaders to prioritize unity over divisive politics.
