Mukhisa Kituyi advises ODM as he regrets Raila’s death
By David Nthua, October 29, 2025The United Opposition’s spokesperson, Mukhisa Kituyi, has regretted that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will never be the same again following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Speaking to a local TV station on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Kituyi remarked that it is now hard, if not impossible, for anyone to whip ODM members into obedience to a party direction.
Vacuum in ODM leadership
Kituyi explained that Raila was the glue that held ODM together.
“Raila could make MPs do what he wanted, and they would follow his lead without question. For instance, when Nairobi MCAs wanted to oust Governor Sakaja, they went straight to Raila, and nobody knows what transpired behind closed doors,” Kituyi said.
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The loss of Raila, Kituyi noted, has left a significant power vacuum in ODM, making it challenging for anyone else to maintain the same level of control.
“Raila was a unifier within ODM, and now without him, Ruto will have a tough time trying to influence ODM leaders to act according to his desires,” he added.
Ruto challenge in post-Raila ODM
Kituyi also warned that it would take extraordinary circumstances for ODM leaders to rally behind a new direction.
“Unless there’s a miracle, it will be extremely difficult for Ruto to command the loyalty of ODM members. The party’s unity will now be a thing of the past,” Kituyi said.
Ruto had earlier claimed that ODM will either form the next government or be part of it.
He pointed out that in a free and fair election, Ruto may find it difficult to secure a victory due to the fragmented nature of ODM post-Raila.
“If elections were held today, the absence of Raila in ODM would make it a daunting task for Ruto to secure a win. The ODM party is not the same without him,” Kituyi concluded.
The future of ODM, Kituyi warned, may now depend on the ability of its members to unite without Raila’s guidance.
As the country grapples with this political shift, all eyes will be on how the opposition adapts to a leadership vacuum that has left many questions unanswered.