Oburu Oginga, leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), stated that his party will join forces with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) starting in 2027 and continuing after. He said the planned coalition will hand ODM a larger role.Oburu made these comments at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of
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Fred Gumo Hosts ODM Leaders as Party Rift Over 2027 Widens
Fred Gumo, the former Westlands MP, met with some Orange Democratic Movement leaders. Edwin Sifuna, the party's secretary general, led the group. The talks took place at Gumo's home in Endebess, Trans Nzoia County.Others at the meeting included ODM Deputy Party Leader and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi. Saboti MP Caleb
Joseph Wainaina Slams Gachagua Over Kalonzo Alliance
Nominated MP Joseph Wainaina Iraya sharply criticized Democracy For Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua. He accused him of trying to sell the community politically to Kalonzo Musyoka.Wainaina spoke in Eldoret on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. As a Kenya Kwanza ally, he warned against Gachagua's style of politics. He called it
Opiyo Wandayi Hits Back at Critics of Broad-Based Government
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Energy Opiyo Wandayi lashed out at critics of the broad-based government. He called them mere noisemakers.The CS stated these critics took no part in the talks that brought the Orange Democratic Movement into President William Ruto's administration.Wandayi spoke at interdenominational prayers at his Ugunja home on
ODM Leaders Reject Brokers, Insist Party Will Decide 2027 Path
Top ODM leaders pledged to protect their party at all costs. They won't let brokers sell it out to President William Ruto.Party figures like Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, Deputy Leader Godfrey Osotsi, and Siaya Governor James Orengo denied sending anyone to deal with Ruto's government.Sifuna stressed that ODM members will
Kindiki Dismisses Health Claims After Ruku’s Remarks at Baringo Event
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki rejected claims by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku about his health. He stressed that he feels fine, even with reports saying different.Kindiki shared a short post on X on December 22, 2025. He wrote, “I am well, very well!”His words came hours after Ruku told
Baringo Senator Chemitei Urges Ruto to Rule Beyond Two Terms
The recently elected Baringo Senator Vincent Kiprono Chemitei urged President William Ruto to stay in office past the two-term limit. He compared it to the late President Daniel arap Moi's long rule.Chemitei spoke at the Kimalel Goat Auction in Baringo on Monday, December 22, 2025. He praised Ruto highly. He
Ruto Calls for Actualisation of Cop30 Declarations
President William Ruto has called on the United Nations Environment Assembly to act on COP30’s declaration that the green transition is irreversible.The President said the Assembly must turn this declaration into concrete and practical outcomes that address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.He asked the
King Charles III Sends Condolences to Ruto Over Raila Odinga’s Death
President William Ruto shared that King Charles III of the UK sent him condolences. This followed the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga two months earlier.Ruto spoke on Thursday, December 18, 2025. He said the message came to State House in Nairobi. The UK's Chargé d’Affaires, Ed Barnett, delivered
