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Why ODM is eyeing deputy president slot in Ruto's government

ODM party leader Oburu Oginga with secretary for political affairs and Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu congratulates Harrison Kombe after winning the Magarini constituency seat in the recent by elections.[Collins Oduor, Standard]

The ODM party is eyeing a bigger stake in President William Ruto's administration ahead of the 2027 General Elections, as party leader Oburu Oginga hinted at the possibility of extending their political arrangement with the president beyond 2027.

This comes amid claims the party could be eyeing the deputy president's slot to guarantee Ruto's support in the next General Elections.

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