{
  "id": 452546,
  "title": "Ruto, Oburu Defend Broad-Based Govt as UDA, ODM Unity Takes Centre Stage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/ruto-oburu-defend-broad-based-govt-as-uda-odm-unity-takes-centre-stage",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T07:24:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/ruto-oburu-defend-broad-based-govt-as-uda-odm-unity-takes-centre-stage/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAIVASHA, Kenya - President William Ruto and ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga defended the broad-based government arrangement during a retreat attended by hundreds of lawmakers. Ruto argued that his decision to cooperate with ODM stemmed from discussions with the late Raila Odinga after the 2022 General Election. Both leaders emphasized the similarities between the political programs of UDA and ODM, which have led to a significant change in the political landscape. Oburu highlighted the increased representation of ODM in government, contrasting it with the 2018 handshake government between Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga, where ODM did not receive Cabinet positions. Ruto praised ODM for its achievements, stating that he is \"very proud\" of the former opposition party. The partnership has led to more political cohesion among members of the two parties and has shaped the political dynamics ahead of the 2027 General Election.",
  "summary": "Ruto and Oburu sought to underscore the basis of the partnership while calling for greater political cohesion among members of the two parties.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}