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Originally published by Nation Politicspolitics
July 9, 2026
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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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