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February 5, 2026
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How Azimio's revival has pushed ODM into legal traps

How Azimio's revival has pushed ODM into legal traps

ODM could soon find itself in a serious dilemma because of its legally binding affiliation to former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Azimio One Kenya Coalition..

✨ Key Highlights

The Orange Democratic Movement's (ODM) attempts to form a new alliance with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) are complicated by its existing, legally binding affiliation with former President Uhuru Kenyatta's Azimio One Kenya Coalition.

  • Legal experts state ODM could face difficulties joining a new coalition without properly exiting its current agreement.
  • The existing Azimio pact is still supported by a vocal faction within ODM.
  • This situation presents a serious dilemma for the ODM party.

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