Orengo labels Ruto a 'dictator,' warns ODM revolution has been hijacked
Siaya Governor James Orengo has warned that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has lost its soul, likening President William Ruto to a dictator as a power struggle threatens to tear the party apart...
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Siaya Governor James Orengo has expressed strong criticism of both President William Ruto's administration and the direction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), warning that the party has lost its way.
- Governor Orengo labeled President Ruto a 'dictator' and cautioned that the ODM revolution has been hijacked.
- Key players involved are Siaya Governor James Orengo and President William Ruto, with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) at the center of the internal struggle.
- Orengo stated that Kenya’s Constitution remains the last line of defence against authoritarian rule, highlighting his concerns over the country's governance.
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Siaya Governor James Orengo has expressed strong criticism of both President William Ruto's administration and the direction of the Orange Democratic Movement, warning that the party has lost its way. The United Alternative Government, led by Kalonzo, has urged Parliament to reject a proposed Sh5 trillion infrastructure fund and a partial sale of the government's Safaricom stake, citing governance and national security concerns. Meanwhile, ODM strongholds are facing significant political challenges as various political factions aim to make inroads into traditionally loyal territories. At the same time, leaders within an ODM faction reportedly aligned with Oburu Oginga are exhibiting contradictory behavior regarding their political allegiances, desperate for a slice of power.
