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Can the UDA, ODM marriage secure Ruto a second term?

President William Ruto (left), and Azimio Leader Raila Odinga (r) sign an MoU at KICC, Nairobi on Friday, February 7, 2025. [PCS]

The country's political scene changed significantly last Friday as President William Ruto and de facto Leader of Opposition Raila Odinga signed a cooperation pact.

The deal, fashioned as a partnership between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), is seen as a boost to Ruto's presidency after months of turmoil.

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