A Nairobi man has implored Raila Odinga to make true his promise of disbursing KSh 6,000 monthly to vulnerable households, now that he is part of government

President William Ruto and ODM party leader Raila Odinga are expected to make a major announcement amid speculation about the formation of a coalition.

ODM party leader Raila Odinga endured a mixed reception on Sunday, March 9 as a large section of residents openly jeered him during an event at the Gusii Stadium.

The opposition in Kenya has been criticized for being quiet as the government increased taxes and cracked down on young anti-government protesters in June 2024. In February, Odinga ran and lost the African Union chairperson bid to Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, a move that created uncertainty over Odinga’s political future.

When the Kenya Kwanza-ODM Framework Agreement was signed, it marked the fourth time former Prime Minister Raila Odinga entered into a political pact with the government of the day. President William Ruto and Raila officially on Friday signed a political pact and pledged to work together in one government.

The event, which was supposed to be a celebration, devolved into chaos when a section of the audience chanted "Ruto must go!" as Raila took the podium to address the audience.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has said that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is a positive step for the country.

Raila: Why I signed agreement with President Ruto Nairobi, Kenya  | THE STAR KENYA | ODM leader Raila Odinga has explained why he signed a cooperation agreement with President William Ruto. Speaking at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) during the signing ceremony also attended by President Ruto,

ODM boss Raila Odinga is set to announce his next political move on 7. The announcement comes days after Raila held consultations with supporters.

Raila Odinga appeared to mock Rigathi Gachagua over his State House traps claims before being impeached from office, ruling out working with Gachagua.

President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga have officially signed a working agreement following weeks of consultations countrywide on the political deal.