There’s been growing buzz about the future of the Orange Democratic Movement, and a recent meeting between Oburu Oginga and several Cabinet Secretaries from President William Ruto’s administration has only added fuel to the fire.
One insider who spoke on condition of anonymity put it simply: “The meeting was about where things go from here — organization, engagement, the whole picture.”
The formal agenda hasn’t been made public, but word from those in the know suggests the discussions zeroed in on strengthening party structures and getting leaders to pull in the same direction. What’s raised eyebrows, though, is the presence of sitting Cabinet Secretaries. Given that these are active government officials with defined mandates, people are asking questions about just how appropriate their involvement really was.
None of the CSs have come out publicly to confirm or explain their attendance.
ODM remains a force in Kenyan politics, and with 2027 looming, every move the party makes is being watched closely. Oburu Oginga, for his part, has stayed active in political conversations — often steering them toward party direction and broader national issues.
Predictably, the meeting has stirred debate. Some see it as part of a deliberate effort to build alliances and position the party ahead of the next election cycle. Others are more skeptical, questioning whether government officials should be mixing their official roles with party politics — something that tends to attract scrutiny in Kenya.
For now, no formal statement has emerged spelling out what was actually agreed upon. The big question going forward is whether more details will surface, and what this retreat ultimately means for ODM’s trajectory as the country edges closer to 2027.