Ruto, Oburu pact faces first major test over 2027 plan
The show of cooperation at the top is increasingly masking competition on the ground, with UDA and ODM seeking to expand their political footprints...
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An uneasy truce between President William Ruto's UDA and Oburu Oginga's ODM is facing its first major test over plans for political zoning ahead of the 2027 elections.
- The core issue is determining which party will field candidates in specific regions for the 2027 polls.
- Key players include President William Ruto (UDA) and Oburu Oginga (ODM).
- This political zoning clash comes as the two parties shift from government cooperation to developing a joint manifesto.
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