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President William Ruto and ODM Leader Raila Odinga during the signing of Peace and Partnership Agreement at KICC, Nairobi on March 7, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]
The political alliance between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga is under strain following the deaths of Albert Ojwang’ and Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were, raising tensions within the so-called broad-based government.
Autopsy results revealed that Ojwang’ was strangled, while Were was fatally shot, prompting some ODM leaders to threaten to sever ties with the government unless the perpetrators are brought to justice.
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