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July 9, 2026
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Mass defections rock major parties ahead of 2027

Mass defections rock major parties ahead of 2027

ODM rebels justify their departure by claiming the party has "sold its soul' to the government...

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Kenya's major political parties are experiencing significant defections as elected leaders seek new platforms for the 2027 general election. The ruling UDA, ODM, Jubilee Party, and DAP-K are among the hardest hit by these ongoing political realignments.

  • Several MPs and Senators from ODM, including Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, are planning to launch a new party, citing the party's perceived alignment with UDA.
  • A substantial number of elected leaders in the Mt Kenya region, previously aligned with UDA, are now openly associating with Democracy for the Citizen Party (DCP), led by

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