President William Ruto shakes hands with ODM leader Raila Odinga at Mombasa State House. [PHOTO: PSC]TROUBLE is looming for President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga as
key allies signal plans to break away, either to team up with rivals or to forge
independent paths ahead of the 2027 general election.
Beyond the turmoil in Mt Kenya, both leaders’ firm grip on
their traditional political bases is now doubtful, with former loyalists defecting
or distancing themselves from their once-influential principals.
