Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has appealed to Kenyans not to blow out of proportion recent comments made by ODM leader Raila Odinga during his party’s Parliamentary Group meeting.
Speaking on the matter, Cherargei emphasized that Raila’s remarks should not be interpreted as evidence of conflict or division within the existing cooperation between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
He reassured the public that the relationship between the two political formations remains intact and continues to function in the best interest of the nation.
According to the senator, the partnership forged between UDA and ODM is not a short-term arrangement built merely for convenience.
Rather, it is a carefully thought-out collaboration intended to outlive the current political moment and extend well into the future, including beyond the 2027 general elections.
Cherargei insisted that the alliance has been structured with long-term objectives, ensuring stability and progress for the country regardless of the usual political turbulence.
He called upon citizens not to read too much into Raila Odinga’s sentiments, reminding them that political pronouncements often attract exaggerated interpretations.
In his view, the former prime minister’s words do not undermine or alter the reality of the cooperation, which is firmly anchored and continues to advance shared goals.
The legislator also drew attention to the historical ties between President William Ruto and Raila Odinga.
He noted that President Ruto himself was once a key member of ODM, working alongside Raila during the early 2000s when they both occupied central roles in shaping Kenya’s political direction.
For this reason, Cherargei argued, it should not come as a surprise to anyone that the two leaders, and by extension their parties, are able to collaborate again in the present day. Their renewed partnership, he maintained, reflects continuity in Kenya’s political culture where former rivals often become partners in pursuit of the greater good.
Interestingly, Cherargei observed that ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna appeared to be one of the few individuals visibly pleased with Raila’s recent remarks.
According to the senator, this reaction was particularly ironic given that Sifuna is the very person who formally signed and presided over the UDA-ODM working agreement.
In Cherargei’s view, Sifuna’s expression of satisfaction seemed misplaced, considering his central role in cementing the cooperation between the two parties.
Cherargei’s broader message was one of reassurance: that political alliances should be judged not by isolated statements but by the sustained actions and commitments of the leaders involved.
He urged Kenyans to remain focused on the outcomes of the partnership, which, according to him, continues to benefit the nation. By dismissing the noise around Raila’s comments, the senator sought to reinforce public confidence in the endurance of the UDA-ODM arrangement and its promise of long-term political stability.
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