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Kenya's ODM is split over supporting Ruto's 2027 bid after Raila Odinga’s death, with rival factions vying for control.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in Kenya is facing internal conflict after the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, with factions divided over whether to support President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid.
At Odinga’s funeral, senior party figures backed Ruto, claiming it aligned with Odinga’s wishes, but dissenters like Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna opposed the move, arguing it undermined ODM’s preparation for the 2027 elections.
Oburu Oginga, Raila’s brother, was named interim party leader by delegates in Bondo, with support from key figures including Gladys Wanga and James Orengo, though the decision has sparked debate over succession and party unity.
The party remains split between a pro-government faction and an opposition wing, raising concerns about its long-term survival amid the absence of a formal leadership structure and ideological foundation.
El ODM de Kenia está dividido sobre el apoyo a la candidatura de Ruto para 2027 después de la muerte de Raila Odinga, con facciones rivales compitiendo por el control.