
In a sharp rebuttal to speculation of political realignment, Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has asserted that the recent pact between KANU leader Gideon Moi and President William Ruto will not destabilize the agreement between Raila Odinga and Ruto.
Speaking Saturday in Bondo, Oburu framed the new alliance as a welcome expansion, not a threat to the existing political compact.
“Let Everyone Come In”—Oburu Dismisses Fears of Rift.
Oburu addressed reporters with a tone of defiance toward critics claiming the KANU-Ruto arrangement would undercut Raila’s standing. He urged openness in alliances, arguing that ODM views KANU’s involvement in the broad-based government as beneficial rather than destabilizing.
According to Oburu, inclusion strengthens unity and avoids narrow partisan siloes. “Let everybody come in, and we are not threatened by anyone coming in. This is, in fact, a plus for all of us,” he said, urging Gideon Moi to step into the coalition fold.
Strategic Messaging Amid Rising Political Bargains.
Oburu’s remarks arrived just days after President Ruto touted a formal working relationship with Moi’s KANU party, declaring that the move would solidify national unity and broaden his governing mandate. The consolidation comes as political actors race to lock down alliances ahead of the 2027 general election.
Observers see Oburu’s intervention as a move to manage expectations among ODM and Azimio allies. By embracing KANU’s entry rather than opposing it outright, Oburu attempts to defuse tensions and present the Raila-Ruto deal as stable and inclusive.
Risks, Rewards, and Repercussions.
While Oburu projects confidence, internal unease may linger in the opposition ranks over perceived dilution of leadership and influence. Critics might view KANU’s inclusion as a signal of shifting power centers, especially if key portfolios or influence are redistributed within the coalition.
Still, Oburu insists that unity must rest on shared principles rather than merely carving the “cake.” He emphasized ideological alignment and collective interest in delivering service to Kenyans as the bedrock for cooperation.
The move also casts Gideon Moi in a pivot role: bridging KANU’s historic base with renewed engagement in national governance under Ruto’s umbrella. How KANU’s grassroots structures react—and whether they accept this repositioning—will test the alliance’s durability.