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Ida acknowledged that Raila's death had affected many people who looked up to him for political leadership, but maintained that his supporters should not abandon the positions they held before his passing.
Jakakimba announced his return to ODM on Monday, November 2, following consultations involving senior officials from both parties under the broad-based political arrangement
He dismissed suggestions that ODM had joined the administration blindly, maintaining that the party understood what it was doing and remained committed to pursuing its interests through established internal mechanisms.
In a virtual message addressing his supporters, the ODM leader said his illness was a normal human experience and appreciated those who had sympathised with him during the difficult period.
In a statement read by his son Jaoko Oburu during the handover of Raila Odinga’s mausoleum in Bondo, Siaya County, Oburu said the collaboration had demonstrated the benefits of political maturity and unity.
Speaking at a church service in Kisumu on Sunday, Ruto said he would ensure that Odinga’s legacy, his party and the issues he championed continued to shape Kenya’s development.
The broad-based government was formed after President William Ruto and the late ODM leader Raila Odinga reached a political understanding that resulted in several ODM leaders taking up Cabinet and other government positions.
The party leader said TSP’s decision to back Ruto does not prevent it from engaging politicians from different sides of the political divide.
A group of women MPs rallied behind Kisii County Woman Representative Donya Dorice Aburi, endorsing her bid for Bonchari as the 2027 General Election approaches. The event also drew pledges for peace, women’s political participation, and support for the broad-based government.
The Kikuyu MP said his position was also informed by his belief in the broad-based government, which he considers the right platform to steer the country forward.
The Head of State highlighted that the retreat would allow the leaders to assess the government’s performance against promises made to voters, establish what remained achievable and determine what could be delivered over the next year and beyond
Ruto asked participants at the meeting to remember Raila and recognise his contribution to the political arrangement that brought the two political formations together under the broad-based government
The President warned that losing power could jeopardise the development agenda pursued by his administration, describing an opposition without a clear plan, policy or vision as a danger to the country
The governor highlighted that political cooperation should go beyond negotiations between parties and translate into improvements in the lives of ordinary Kenyans
Oburu said ODM had chosen to cooperate with Ruto after weighing the political circumstances facing the country, arguing that governments should be changed through elections rather than street demonstrations
Speaking at State House, Nairobi on Tuesday, Oburu said government programmes that directly improve the welfare of citizens should be acknowledged regardless of political affiliation.
Speaking during a Thanksgiving Event for Homabay County Woman Representative Joyce Osogo Bensuda on Sunday, Oburu said the party would negotiate from a position of strength rather than seek favours, insisting its numerical strength and political support entitle it to a fair share of leadership positions in any future coalition arrangement.
Speaking during the ODM Turkana County Delegates' Meeting on Wednesday, Oburu said the party would push for its interests during ongoing political negotiations.
Speaking during a funeral service in Suba North Constituency on Friday, Odhiambo said the outcome of the by-election should serve as a lesson to leaders who have become disconnected from the people they represent. She said the defeat reflected public dissatisfaction and warned against taking voters for granted.
Respondents who opposed the Broad-Based Government further said the partnership had weakened the Opposition and reduced government accountability. They also questioned its purpose, saying there was no clear agenda guiding the union.
A key issue before the court was how Cabinet membership should be calculated when assessing compliance with the two-thirds gender rule. The bench held that only offices specifically provided for under Article 152(1) of the Constitution should be counted.
ODM legislators led by Samuel Atandi have urged the Luo community to back the broad-based government and avoid protests, saying the region is beginning to benefit from government programmes and calling for peace.
Speaking during a fundraiser and worship service at Sombro SDA Church in Homa Bay County, Junet said the region's leaders had deliberately chosen collaboration over political divisions to advance the interests of residents.
The survey indicates that concerns over taxes are increasingly intertwined with wider cost-of-living pressures
Support peaked at 44% in November 2025 but has since fallen to 30%, while opposition has increased from 48% to 56%
ODM leader Oburu Oginga urged political tolerance and reconciliation at the National Prayer Breakfast in Nairobi, saying leaders should not turn competition into personal enmity. He reflected on working with President William Ruto in a broad-based government.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Alai said many party members felt abandoned after the loss of the longtime ODM leader Raila Odinga, who he described as the political force that held together diverse communities and interests within the party.
Oburu said members opposing the party’s official direction risk losing influence, cautioning that those who leave the party or rebel against its leadership would not automatically regain senior positions if readmitted.
TIFA said the findings suggest that “Kindiki is viewed as the most politically acceptable deputy option,” adding that voters appeared to favour “continuity and stability within Ruto’s political camp heading into 2027.”
A TIFA survey released May 14, 2026 finds support for Kenya’s Broad-Based Government fell to 30% in May, down from 44% in November 2025. Opposition rose to 56%, while undecided responses increased.