ODM factions are divided over William Ruto's bid, with Winnie Odinga remaining undecided and Orengo's faction vowing opposition.
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Updated nov 1
The latest in this situation
- ODM expresses disagreement with the structure of Ruto's broad-based government.
- Ruto and ODM agree to cooperate on national priorities, marking a shift from internal divisions.
- Rival factions disrupted a rally, highlighting ongoing internal party tensions.
- Ruto justifies political cooperation with ODM by leveraging his political legacy.
- ODM is now under Ruto's influence, and Sifuna plans a presidential bid against him.
How it started
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What happened
ODM factions are divided over William Ruto's bid, with Winnie Odinga remaining undecided and Orengo's faction vowing opposition.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.ODM expresses disagreement with the structure of Ruto's broad-based government.1 source
- James Orengo declares a presidential bid for 2027 and accuses William Ruto's faction of selling ODM.Sub-event
- William Ruto leads a retreat with the ODM Chairman to address internal party divisions.Sub-event
ODM factions are divided over Ruto's bid, with Winnie Odinga undecided and Orengo's faction opposing him.1 source
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The entities involved
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William Ruto
President of Kenya since 2022
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Orange Democratic Movement
social liberal political party in Kenya
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