Ruto's playbook that is eating Orange party from the inside
Reports suggest President Ruto is strategically weakening ODM through alliances, grassroots networks, and internal divisions as both parties engage in uncertain coalition talks ahead of 2027...
✨ Key Highlights
President William Ruto is reportedly employing a strategy to weaken the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party by exploiting internal divisions.
- The President is said to be leveraging existing networks to boost his grassroots support while ODM struggles.
- The key individuals involved are President William Ruto and the ODM party leader.
- This political maneuver is occurring as ODM celebrates its 20th anniversary, highlighting the internal challenges the party faces.
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