Ruto wades into growing ODM-UDA conflict
Ruto appeared to notice the widening cracks and told politicians within the two parties to embrace a ceasefire and unite against the opposition.
President William Ruto has urged politicians from his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to unite against the opposition. This call comes amid growing tensions between the two parties.
The UDA is facing challenges in the Mount Kenya region, where several elected leaders have defected to other parties. Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba and Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja are among those who have left the UDA. According to People Daily Kenya, these defections have raised questions about the party's appeal in a region that was crucial to Ruto's 2022 presidential win.
The departures may threaten the UDA's grassroots networks and electoral mobilisation in Mount Kenya. Wamuchomba cited dissatisfaction with the government's treatment of leaders and its responsiveness to ordinary Kenyans. She has announced plans to seek re-election outside the UDA.
Brief written by urgent.news from The Standard Kenya, People Daily Kenya — 2 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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