ODM in Turmoil - Are They Really in Government? + Ruto Tour Backlash in Ukambani.

ODM in Turmoil - Are They Really in Government? + Ruto Tour Backlash in Ukambani.

In this video, we dive into the growing crisis within Kenya’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), where leaders are increasingly divided — some claiming they are part of President William Ruto’s government, while others insist ODM remains firmly in opposition.

ODM’s Deepening Divide

A faction of ODM leaders has taken up cabinet positions under Ruto, sparking accusations of co-option.

Yet the party’s national leadership continues to insist that there is no formal coalition and that ODM remains a minority/opposition party.

Acting ODM leader Anyang’ Nyong’o has warned that ODM should not be turned into a “cover-up” for the government’s failures.
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At the same time, President Ruto says the agreement with ODM is not about power-sharing or election deals — but about working together on national priorities.
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Ruto’s Tour in Ukambani & the Road Launch Controversy

During his recent tour, Ruto visited Ukambani, promising development and infrastructure.

But Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka visited the newly launched Emali–Matiliku Road (in Makueni) shortly afterward — and shockingly, all the heavy machinery was gone.
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Kalonzo accused the government of staging photo-op launches without any real follow-through, arguing that politics is prioritized over actual construction.
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Political Implications

Is Ruto trying to weaken the opposition by bringing ODM insiders into his administration?
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Does this strategy risk splitting ODM permanently, or is it just a tactical alignment ahead.

Meanwhile, citizens in Ukambani are left questioning whether these grand infrastructure promises will ever materialize.

Why It Matters:

This is not just political drama — it’s about accountability, good governance, and real development. When parties blur the lines between opposition and government, who’s really pushing for the people’s interests? And when roads are launched but no work happens, what does that say about priorities?

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