Six months of ODM rapid decline betrayal to Raila struggles
Six months after Raila Odinga’s death, ODM is facing internal divisions, alleged betrayal and political realignment threats that risk eroding his legacy...
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Six months after the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, which he led, is reportedly facing rapid decline, grappling with issues of betrayal and personal interests.
- The legacy of Raila Odinga's decades-long fight for social justice is at risk of being erased.
- The ODM party, envisioned to last beyond him, is described as rapidly evaporating.
- Core issues threatening the party include greed, personal interests, and betrayal.
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Kenyan President William Ruto is actively working to defuse escalating political tensions and prevent a split within the broad-based government arrangement between his UDA party and the ODM party. Six months after the passing of its founding figure, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is reportedly facing a rapid decline, with its legacy built by the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga now threatened by internal conflicts. The party is experiencing significant internal confusion and division as it navigates a potential alliance with President Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA), raising questions about its future direction. Several Kenyan politicians who depended on Raila Odinga's influence are facing personal survival challenges in the post-Raila era.
