Yet another handshake: Ruto to hand Raila team jobs in 50-50 power deal

Sources said Raila will control 50 per cent of government and is expected to nominate at least three more Cabinet Secretaries.

by LUKE AWICH

News07 March 2025 - 10:00

In Summary

The two leaders are set to sign a coalition agreement today — effectively removing ODM from the opposition — and ending speculations that Raila could join the ruthless campaign to make Ruto a one-term president.
The deal will be signed publicly at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre.

*President William Ruto shakes hands with ODM leader Raila Odinga at Mombasa State House. [PHOTO: PSC]*

President William Ruto and opposition chief Raila Odinga are today expected to formalise their political marriage in a deal that will hand ODM a near-equal share of government.

The Star has established that the two leaders are set to sign a coalition agreement today — effectively removing ODM from the opposition — and ending speculations that Raila could join the ruthless campaign to make Ruto a one-term president.

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