Ruto, Oburu lead troops in Naivasha strategy meeting amid opposition onslaught
President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Oginga are holding a strategic retreat in Naivasha to consolidate their political coalition. The meeting aims to counter opposition efforts ahead of the 2027 general election.
Why it matters
The alignment of major political factions in Kenya signals a significant shift in the country's political landscape and election strategy.
President William Ruto and ODM boss Oburu Oginga during a past meeting /HANDOUT
President William Ruto and ODM boss Oburu Oginga are leading their troops in a political strategy meeting aimed at countering the growing opposition offensive ahead of next year’s general election.
The two-day retreat of elected leaders allied to the broad-based government begins in Naivasha today, bringing together lawmakers from Kenya Kwanza and ODM.
The meeting comes as opposition leaders intensify efforts to forge a united front against Ruto and present a single presidential candidate in the 2027 election.
The opposition has stepped up its campaigns, with leaders holding multiple rallies across the country in what appears to have rattled the broad-based brigade.
“We are in that season where we have to strategi s e politically. We want to have a clear message and agenda before we hit the road,” Senate Minority l eader Stewart Madzayo said.
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