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We'll back Orengo to unseat Ruto, ODM Linda Mwananchi faction

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna during Linda Mwanainchi rally at Mumboha grounds, Luanda in Vihiga County. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

The rift in the ODM has deepened as the Linda Mwananchi faction has declared Siaya Governor  James Orengo as the Acting ODM Party leader and a possible challenger of President William Ruto in the 2027 polls, vowing to produce a Presidential candidate to unseat Ruto in the upcoming general election.

Speaking at the rally in Majengo and Luanda areas, leaders said the ODM splinter faction would form the next government.

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