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Hassan Joho Actively Positioning Himself as Ruto's 2027 Running Mate
Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho is actively positioning himself to be President William Ruto's running mate in the 2027 general elections, evidenced by recent political engagements. As Mining and Blue Economy CS, Joho is making a strategic move to secure the VP nomination. Meanwhile, leaders within the Oburu Odinga faction of the ODM are reportedly sending mixed messages regarding their support for President William Ruto's administration. Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga is reportedly balancing efforts to strengthen her ODM party with support for President William Ruto's reelection, raising concerns among some party faithful.
Orengo Publicly Criticizes ODM Leadership Faction
Siaya Governor James Orengo has publicly criticized Dr. Oburu Oginga's leadership potential for ODM and declared his support for ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi faction. President William Ruto's meeting with Pamoja African Alliance (PAA) leaders and elected MPs has reportedly thrown the party into disarray. An advocate has filed a lawsuit against the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in the High Court, challenging the party's nomination of President William Ruto as its 2027 presidential flag bearer, alleging betrayal over a promised Cabinet Secretary position.
Ruto's UDA Rejects ODM Zoning, Builds Grassroots Machine
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has rejected a push for political zoning by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ahead of the 2027 elections, dealing a blow to ODM's pre-election coalition agreement plans. President William Ruto's UDA party secured key by-election victories through a meticulously built grassroots campaign machine, largely orchestrated by two of his closest aides, Farouk Kibet and Dennis Itumbi. Kenya is experiencing premature political campaigning for the 2027 elections, over 500 days ahead of schedule, leading to significant economic and social costs including weekday rallies, lost income, and deaths.
