Musalia Mudavadi warns Western Kenya of ODM political influence

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has cautioned leaders and voters in Western Kenya regarding the growing influence of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) within the government. Speaking to religious leaders in Vihiga County, Mudavadi noted that the party is positioning itself to secure influential roles in the region.

He cited the replacement of Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro as chair of the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee by ODM MP Samuel Atandi as evidence of this shift. Mudavadi questioned why the ODM, which did not support President William Ruto in the 2022 election, is now actively defending the administration and securing strategic posts following the 2024 political shifts.

Additionally, Mudavadi criticized the Western Kenya electorate for seeking government resources after voting against the current administration. He stated that voters should not expect to reap benefits from a government they did not support, noting that his previous advice to back Ruto in 2022 was ignored.