Ruto moves to forestall implosion as ODM splits further
Ruto says he will ensure arrangement with ODM survives beyond 2027 elections...
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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.
- ODM officials have accused senior UDA government officials, including Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Interior PS Raymond Omollo, of attempting to weaken their party.
- ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has called for a crisis meeting amidst widening divisions within his party, with factions disagreeing on the implications of the coalition talks.
- President Ruto has publicly pledged to rein in his lieutenants and ensure the UDA-ODM alliance endures beyond the 2027 General Election, stating, "Our country is better when UDA and ODM are together."
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Ruto Moves to Forestall Implosion as ODM Splits Further - April 2026
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.
