Oburu: ODM wont field a presidential candidate in 2027, we'll back Ruto

ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has announced that the party will not field a presidential candidate in the 2027 Kenyan general election. Instead, the party intends to support President William Ruto's re-election bid, citing a desire to reciprocate for the inclusion of ODM members in the current government.
Why it matters
This marks a significant shift in Kenyan political alliances, potentially consolidating power for the ruling administration and altering the opposition landscape in Nyanza.
ODM party leader Oburu Oginga speaking at Chiga Catholic Church in Homa Bay Town Constituency./KNA
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