This archive report was first published on 18 August 2019.
Published on August 18, 2019, Raila Odinga, the leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has been playing his cards close to his chest since his truce with President Uhuru Kenyatta. However, speaking at the funeral of his aunt Eva Donde, Odinga dropped a hint about his plans for 2022.
"You have seen me change tack. This is a strategy. There are several ways that can lead us to where our ambition is," Odinga said, explaining his decision to work with President Uhuru as a change of tack.
As part of his strategy, ODM is rebranding and will declare all positions vacant for the election of new party officials next year. This move is aimed at revitalizing the party and making it more competitive in the 2022 polls.
"I want to ask all the current party officials to know that all the positions will be declared vacant, and we invite those who wish to be elected as new officials to prepare as we conduct the exercise next year," Raila said.
With ODM's popularity in the region since 2007, and its candidates often securing election victories, Raila's announcement has sparked speculation about his intentions for 2022. If he decides to run, he will be the most formidable candidate and will give Deputy President William Ruto a run for his money.
"I want you to know that we have only one party that belongs to us and the party is ODM. I ask you to continue supporting it," Odinga said, emphasizing the importance of ODM in the region.
