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April 25, 2026
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Zoning clamour threatens unity in Opposition and Broad-Based camp

Zoning clamour threatens unity in Opposition and Broad-Based camp

United Opposition faces a litmus test ahead of the Ol Kalou by-elections as all member parties seek to field a candidate...

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The push for political zoning ahead of the 2027 General Election is creating divisions within both the ruling coalition and the Opposition. This strategy threatens the stability of the alliance between UDA and ODM, while also presenting a unity test for Opposition parties facing upcoming by-elections.

  • The core issue is the divergence of opinion on political zoning, a strategy for allocating electoral tickets.
  • Key political players involved include President William Ruto's UDA party and ODM leader Oburu Oginga's ODM party.
  • The Ol Kalou by-elections are highlighted as a critical juncture for testing Opposition unity amidst the zoning debate.

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