A section of Nairobi leaders elected under the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) banner have come out strongly in support of President William Ruto, declaring their commitment to working with his administration and backing his re-election bid in 2027.
Speaking during a church service in Makadara on Sunday, area MP George Aladwa, a key ODM figure and Nairobi branch chairman, rallied fellow city leaders to solidify their alliance with the Head of State under the Broad-based Government initiative.
“Let us not complicate things when it comes to our relationship with President Ruto. It’s not just about the Broad-based Government; it’s about ensuring he wins a second term in office,” said Aladwa, dismissing growing opposition criticism as mere “noisy distractions.”
He added that ODM’s goodwill gesture is a response to President Ruto’s earlier support for ODM party leader Raila Odinga, particularly during his unsuccessful bid for the African Union Commission chairmanship.
“As ODM leaders in Nairobi, we have made a commitment to stand by our President because we saw how he stood by Raila Odinga… I am guaranteeing the President the support of city residents. Let others continue with their tribal rhetoric,” Aladwa said.
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris echoed Aladwa’s sentiments, hailing President Ruto’s leadership and asserting the capital’s loyalty to his administration.
“For me, I want us to understand that the chosen one to lead this country is William Samoei Ruto. That is why we are in the Broad-based Government. Nairobi will remain with William Samoei Ruto and his leadership,” she said.
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu also weighed in, praising the President’s development record and urging Kenyans to unite behind him.
“I am in the President’s camp because I don’t play in the small league. I associate myself with the league of a leader whose achievements we have witnessed over the last two and a half years,” Nyamu said.
The public show of support comes at a time when President Ruto’s push to widen his political tent through a Broad-based Government model has attracted both praise and criticism, especially from opposition hardliners who accuse ODM defectors of political betrayal.
However, the Nairobi ODM leaders insist their support is based on development and inclusion, not partisanship.
