Discontent threatens to split ODM party as factions emerge

Youth carrying placards with the slogan “Tunataka Migori County Tuamue wenyewe” storm the venue where ODM leader Raila Odinga was to address a rally during campaigns for party candidate Ochilo Ayacko in Mabera town, Kuria West, on Friday. [Caleb Kingwara, Standard]

Infighting in ODM is threatening the unity of members as speculation grows that Raila Odinga could be losing grip of the once vibrant party.

More worrying is the assault by Deputy President William Ruto on ODM and several MPs from the Coast have shifted their allegiance to once abhorred Jubilee Party.