Oburu Defends ODM–UDA Deal
ODM has faced criticism from sections of its support base over its cooperation with the Kenya Kwanza administration. Party leaders, however, insist the arrangement is aimed at stabilising the country and protecting democratic institutions.
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Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Dr Oburu Odinga has defended the party’s decision to work with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance under the broad-based government arrangement.
The Siaya senator said ODM believes in democratic processes and constitutional change of government, and that the cooperation was meant to avert chaos at the height of the Gen Z-led protests.
Dr Odinga spoke while hosting British High Commission chargé d’affaires in Nairobi, Dr Ed Barnett. He briefed the envoy on developments within the party following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga late last year.
“We do not want coups or other unconstitutional changes of government. That is what informed our decision to work with the government. We acted to avert chaos,” Dr Odinga said.
Dr Barnett, in turn, briefed the senator on the UK–Kenya Strategic Partnership signed last July. The agreement focuses on growth, trade and investment, climate and nature, science and technology, security and defence, and migration.
He also conveyed condolences from the British government to the Odinga family and the people of Kenya following the death of Raila Odinga.
ODM has faced criticism from sections of its support base over its cooperation with the Kenya Kwanza administration. Party leaders, however, insist the arrangement is aimed at stabilising the country and protecting democratic institutions.
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