President William Ruto is trapped in a high-stakes political showdown as fierce demands from ODM collide with ironclad loyalty from Mt Kenya leaders, putting his broad-based government coalition at serious risk ahead of the 2027 general election.
The tension exploded when ODM faction led by Oburu Oginga, Gladys Wanga and Junet Mohammed openly declared that the Deputy President slot is now a must-have condition for any continued support of Ruto’s inclusive arrangement. Oginga made it crystal clear: ODM is not merely asking for talks — they want real executive power, starting with the number-two position currently occupied by Kithure Kindiki. The bold claim has sent shockwaves through Ruto’s inner circle, with strategists warning that giving in to ODM could widen his national appeal but would almost certainly inflame his most loyal Mt Kenya stronghold.
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