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April 12, 2026
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Fallout: Junet warns Ruto ODM has options

Fallout: Junet warns Ruto ODM has options

State accused of coercing MPs and weakening party national base as tensions escalate...

✨ Key Highlights

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has threatened to exit its political arrangement with President William Ruto's administration, accusing the government of orchestrating the harassment of its lawmakers ahead of the 2027 elections.

  • ODM alleges state machinery is being used to pressure its MPs, particularly from the Coast and Western regions, to defect to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
  • National Assembly Minority Leader, Junet Mohammed, stated that ODM is assessing its options and could withdraw from the agreement if hostility continues.
  • Key figures within ODM, including CSs appointed after a political realignment, are reportedly being pressured to distance themselves from the party.
  • A dispute over political zoning for the 2027 elections is also a significant factor, with ODM advocating for structured seat-sharing and UDA rejecting it.

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