Governor Ole Lenku Hints at Ditching ODM, Joining Linda Mwananchi
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has threatened to lead a mass defection from the ODM party to the Linda Mwananchi movement. He cited betrayal by national party leadership regarding local gubernatorial candidate support as the primary reason for the potential split.
Why it matters
This highlights internal political instability and shifting alliances within Kenyan regional politics.
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Nancy Odindo is a current affairs writer at Tuko . co . ke ( joined in 2023 ). She has one year of experience in print and more than five years in digital media.
Kajiado governor Joseph Ole Lenku has publicly threatened to shut down the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in the county and lead a mass exodus to the Linda Mwananchi movement, citing what he described as a betrayal by the party's national leadership.
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