Good morning,
It is a lovely, dry, and dusty Thursday morning, and the ‘scramble and petition’ for Raila Odinga in Kenya’s political sphere seems to have been sealed.
While Gachagua and his opposition allies retreat to assemble their armory ahead of 2027, Ruto is smiling all the way to ‘Bondo’ with Raila’s support now appears to be edging closer.
This comes just hours after the new House departmental committees was successfully handed over to Raila Odinga’s ODM party. ODM has bagged crucial House committees, including the Budget and Appropriation Committee, which was initially chaired by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro.
But even before sand settles on this, Ruto and Raila are set to sign a coalition agreement today,
According to reports, Ruto and opposition chief Raila Odinga are today expected to formalise their political marriage in a deal that will hand ODM a near-equal share of government. This will take place at KICC.
Do you think Ruto’s move will assure him a second term in 2027?
Here is the news making headlines on Opera News App today:
Reports have established that the two leaders are set to sign a coalition agreement today — effectively removing ODM from the opposition — and ending speculations that Raila could join the ruthless campaign to make Ruto a one-term president.
The deal will be signed publicly at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. Sources said Raila will control 50 percent of government and is expected to nominate at least three more Cabinet Secretaries.
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Rigathi Gachagua’s infamous State House traps to protect President William Ruto from access by Raila Odinga have come back to haunt him, with the former Prime Minister now ruling out the possibility of working with the ousted Deputy President.
Recently, Gachagua extended an olive branch to Raila, urging him to join forces with the Opposition Coalition to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. However, Raila dismissed the proposal, making it clear that he could never align with someone who once actively sought to bring him down.
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The much-anticipated political handshake between President William Ruto and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga appears to be in its final stages. Recent developments in Parliament indicate a growing partnership between the two leaders, as key House departmental committees have been handed over to ODM.
ODM has secured leadership positions in some of the most influential parliamentary committees. One of the biggest wins for the party is the Budget and Appropriations Committee, previously chaired by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro.
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