Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader, Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, has openly acknowledged that the party feels uneasy about its role in President William Ruto’s government.
Speaking on December 25 during Christmas celebrations at St. Peter’s Nyamira ACK Church, Oburu addressed ODM leaders and supporters, stressing that the party never sought to be part of the Kenya Kwanza administration.
“In this government where we are now, we came in through the window, because we did not vote for Ruto. We are in the government, and we don’t like being there. We are working together in this broad-arrangement with specific 10-point agenda which was agreed,” Oburu said.
He explained that ODM’s participation in the government is purely strategic, aimed at pursuing agreed reforms rather than enjoying political comfort.
“We are in this government to ensure that our agenda is implemented. Our focus is not about comfort but about advancing the specific reforms we agreed upon,” he added.
Oburu further emphasized that the party remains committed to strengthening its grassroots structures ahead of the 2027 General Election, a move he said is crucial for enhancing ODM’s bargaining power in future political negotiations.
The remarks shed light on internal party sentiments and clarify that ODM’s presence in the current administration is tactical, guided by strategic interests rather than voluntary political alignment.
