Raila Oburu Odinga's brother, Oburu Odinga, has asserted that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will support the inclusion of the Kenya African National Union (KANU) Party into the broad-based government.
Speaking during a press conference in Bondo on Saturday, October 12, Oburu said that KANU's healthy political reputation over the years makes it a perfect candidate to join President William Ruto's camp.
Oburu, who further asserted that the inclusion of KANU in the broad-based coalition does not "threaten" Raila Odinga's Camp, said that ODM is willing to work with other political parties that have a vision of uniting the country.
"Let everybody come in, and we are not threatened by anyone coming in. This is, in fact, a plus for all of us. I would like to encourage Gideon Moi to join the broad-based government, because he is our friend and we have worked with him as well as his father very harmoniously," Oburu stated.
"Let us agree on certain principles, not just the cake, in the interest of serving our people better. I think our country is heading in the right direction, especially because we are heading to the 2027 general election," he added.
Acknowledging the vital role the board-based government will play in reinforcing President Ruto's administration ahead of the 2027 General Elections, Oburu emphasised the need for Kenyans to turn up in large numbers and register as voters.
"We are preparing well for the elections, but what I don't like is that the registration of voters is very low, and I would like to encourage our people to register because this is the only we we can change leadership and create a quality government, so I would like my fellow Gen-Zs to come out and register," Oburu said.
Speaking in Kabarak in Nakuru County on Friday, October 9, President Ruto announced that Moi's KANU party agreed to work with President Ruto's Kenya Kwanza alliance under the broad-based administration.
Ruto said that the decision was reached because of his determination to unite Kenyans regardless of their political affiliations.
Ruto further said that his engagement with Moi was driven by the need to also prioritise the development in key sectors such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
"I want to ask you, the good people of the founding party, to accept that we work together. Let us have a formal arrangement so that KANU becomes part of the government of Kenya," Ruto said.
"I reached out to my brother so that we can help move the country forward. If there is any problem anywhere, do not blame Moi; you can blame me. I looked for my brother to come and help me lift this country from the third world to the levels of Singapore,'' he added.
