The Opposition party Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) always has a new crisis to grapple with. This time round, the party is struggling to hold together as a purge of errant members looms.
The frequency with which ODM plunges into crises creates the impression that the party is in a rapid down spin. From outside the party, the impression holds. Insiders concede the Orange party is paying the price for its deep-rooted aversion to internal democracy and adherence to its constitution.