How ODM Senators have reaped fruits of Ruto-Raila handshake

Migori Senator Eddy Oketch during County Public Investments and Special Funds at the VIP Lounge, KICC, Nairobi. March 29th,2023 [Elvis Ogina, Standard}

The ODM Party is having the last laugh by controlling seven out of the 19 Senate committees, while the UDA Party controls the other 11.

ODM’s gains reflect the growing working relationship between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga.

The party, which had previously been in charge of only two Senate oversight committees (traditionally led by the opposition), now holds significant leadership positions.