Can't rise to occasion: Inconsistent Oburu leading ODM into a freefall
Oburu has failed to inspire supporters that he is the right fit. He stutters, struggles with crowd control and sometimes forgets the message..
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ODM party leader Oburu Oginga is reportedly pursuing a political deal with President William Ruto, a move that critics suggest highlights a critical weakness threatening the future of the party. The article indicates growing fears of ODM's decline due to perceived weaknesses and indecisiveness under Oginga's leadership.
- Key person: Oburu Oginga, ODM party leader.
- Main concern: Inconsistency and indecisiveness threatening the ODM party's future.
- Context: ODM (Orange Democratic Movement) was founded by Raila Odinga.
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Political Parties Including ODM, UDA, and DCP Face Internal Struggles - January 2026
The ODM party, led by Oburu Oginga, is reportedly facing a critical decline as he pursues a political deal with President William Ruto, leading to fears the party is weakening. Critics suggest ODM is suffering from indecisiveness under Oginga's leadership. Concurrently, President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party is struggling to conduct credible grassroots elections, prompting the President to order a repeat of polls in areas with low turnout or failures. In another development, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) is experiencing an exodus of members. These defections are attributed to cash, bullying, and betrayal, contradicting claims of the party's strength in the Mt Kenya region.
