Why ODM Heavyweights in Ruto’s Broad-Based Government Are Facing Growing Political Pressure Ahead of 2027

 

Three senior Cabinet Secretaries linked to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) are increasingly finding themselves at the center of Kenya’s intensifying political battles as tensions within the party continue to rise ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, and Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho are now facing mounting pressure as they attempt to balance their roles in President William Ruto’s broad-based government while maintaining influence within ODM.

The three leaders, who were appointed into government following the political understanding between Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga, are widely viewed as some of ODM’s most influential political strategists.  READ FULL STORY HERE.