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Originally published by Nation Politicspolitics
June 28, 2026
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Fence sitters? Pressure on these leaders to take sides
With barely 13 months to the 2027 elections, some politicians are being accused of adopting the middle ground in ongoing realignments..
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Several prominent Kenyan politicians, including Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and figures within the ODM party, are facing pressure to publicly declare their allegiance ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- Key figures like Ndindi Nyoro and several ODM leaders are being accused of "fence-sitting" on politically sensitive issues.
- Politicians are observed skipping votes on crucial bills, such as the Finance Bill, 2026, to avoid alienating either the President William Ruto administration or the opposition.
- Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has explicitly called on ODM members to clarify their political stances.
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