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ODM spares Kindiki in fight for bigger share of government

President William Ruto shares a light moment with ODM party leader Oburu Odinga during NYOTA business support programme in Kisumu on February 2, 2026. [Michael Mute, Standard]

ODM party leader Oburu Odinga on Monday dismissed claims that the party is angling for the Deputy President’s seat, amid power-sharing negotiations with President William Ruto’s camp ahead of the 2027 elections.

Oburu's assurance quickly followed party Chairperson, and Homa Bay Governor, Gladys Wanga's demand of a fifty-fifty deal, fuelling speculation about ODM's hard stance in the talks.

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