Oburu Odinga seeks half of the government stake in UDA talks

Power bargaining took center stage as ODM voices pushed for an even carve-up with Ruto allies while internal fights simmered over whether to stick close to the government or break away.

Talks with UDA and power share push

• Gladys Wanga said the Orange Democratic Movement expects equal national leverage.
• Framed resource sharing as the bare minimum outcome.
• Linked negotiations to positioning before the 2027 General Election.
• Spoke during a roadside rally in Dandora.

Role of Oburu Odinga in negotiations

• Oburu Odinga was tasked with carrying the party's demands forward.
• Pitched as the negotiator facing William Ruto directly.
• Pressed to secure half of the political stake.
• Seen as central to smoothing the partnership talks.

Unity message after Raila Odinga

• Gladys Wanga dismissed fears of party fracture.
• Acknowledged internal friction after Raila Odinga’s death.
• Promised a single direction and shared voice.
• Invoked loyalty to his political legacy.

Deep split over broad-based government

• Orange Democratic Movement factions clashed over future alignment.
• One camp backed staying tied to the current government.
• Younger leaders pushed for a revived opposition posture.
• The debate focused on whether cooperation should end by 2027.

Ruto’s 2027 election calculus

• William Ruto openly chased a large-margin win.
• Floated a coalition path with the Orange Democratic Movement.
• Targeted a victory gap of millions of votes.
• Treated ODM backing as a strategic multiplier.