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Why ODM, Raila are part and parcel of Ruto's government

President William Ruto (second right) and ODM leader Raila Odinga (right) during the signing of the Peace and Partnership Agreement at KICC, Nairobi, on March 7, 2025. [File, Standard]

There is a Japanese proverb that says, “If you get on the wrong train, get off at the next station because the longer you wait, the harder and costlier the journey back becomes.”

In an interview, Raila Odinga has disclosed that he will support President William Ruto until 2027. For many Kenyans, this statement evokes the image of a rat that steps off a sinking ship. But what does this move signal for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the broader political landscape?

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