Author: By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno

President William Ruto crowned as a Luo elder at the Thimlich Ohinga historic site in Migori County, on December 17, 2025. [PCS] President William Ruto has stepped up his efforts to conquer the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s Nyanza backyard, even as a few voices of caution demand elaborate terms of engagement anchored on development for the region. Bold Journalism Builds Kenya. Stand With Credible Reporting Continue 》 Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted Already a subscriber? Log in `; } else { teaserEl.innerHTML…

President William Ruto crowned as a Luo elder at the Thimlich Ohinga historic site in Migori County, on December 17, 2025. [PCS] President William Ruto has stepped up his efforts to conquer the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s Nyanza backyard, even as a few voices of caution demand elaborate terms of engagement anchored on development for the region. Bold Journalism Builds Kenya. Stand With Credible Reporting Continue 》 Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted Already a subscriber? Log in `; } else { teaserEl.innerHTML…

President William Ruto (right), former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo and a section of ODM leaders arrive for the funeral service of the late George Oduor, at Ramba High of in Siaya County, on April 12, 2025. [File, Standard] ODM leader Raila Odinga is blowing hot and cold over the political agreement with the Kenya Kwanza government as internal revolt threatens to tear apart the party. While ODM insiders believe that the voices of dissent are a strategic move by the party’s leadership to maintain grip inside the government and opposition, there are fears that the development…