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Ruto goes west as ODM ponders life after Raila

While the Orange Democratic Movement works out its future, President Ruto is shoring up his support in its heartlands

The death of Raila Amolo Odinga has left Nairobi’s political class with a compelling question: how much longer before his Orange Democratic Movement splits? At stake is a key parliamentary alliance for President William Samoei Ruto and the outcome of the 2027 elections. For now, it is business as usual. ODM held its first central committee meeting on 27 October, with Raila’s elder brother Oburu Oginga – the party’s interim leader – calling for unity.

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