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In a statement read by his son Jaoko Oburu during the handover of Raila Odinga’s mausoleum in Bondo, Siaya County, Oburu said the collaboration had demonstrated the benefits of political maturity and unity.
Speaking at a church service in Kisumu on Sunday, Ruto said he would ensure that Odinga’s legacy, his party and the issues he championed continued to shape Kenya’s development.
The broad-based government was formed after President William Ruto and the late ODM leader Raila Odinga reached a political understanding that resulted in several ODM leaders taking up Cabinet and other government positions.
The party leader said TSP’s decision to back Ruto does not prevent it from engaging politicians from different sides of the political divide.
A group of women MPs rallied behind Kisii County Woman Representative Donya Dorice Aburi, endorsing her bid for Bonchari as the 2027 General Election approaches. The event also drew pledges for peace, women’s political participation, and support for the broad-based government.
The Kikuyu MP said his position was also informed by his belief in the broad-based government, which he considers the right platform to steer the country forward.
The Head of State highlighted that the retreat would allow the leaders to assess the government’s performance against promises made to voters, establish what remained achievable and determine what could be delivered over the next year and beyond
Ruto asked participants at the meeting to remember Raila and recognise his contribution to the political arrangement that brought the two political formations together under the broad-based government
The President warned that losing power could jeopardise the development agenda pursued by his administration, describing an opposition without a clear plan, policy or vision as a danger to the country
The governor highlighted that political cooperation should go beyond negotiations between parties and translate into improvements in the lives of ordinary Kenyans
Oburu said ODM had chosen to cooperate with Ruto after weighing the political circumstances facing the country, arguing that governments should be changed through elections rather than street demonstrations
Speaking at State House, Nairobi on Tuesday, Oburu said government programmes that directly improve the welfare of citizens should be acknowledged regardless of political affiliation.