As political wind shifts in Kenya, ODM leader Raila Odinga is reportedly pushing for a larger role in the government. With key government changes expected soon. ODM insiders are asking for more senior appointments for their party members in the cabinet.

The timing is critical as ODM party is seen as pivotal in enabling impeachment proceedings against deputy President rigathi Gachagua, a move that has caused ripples across the political landscape. Raila’s camp is said to be positioning itself for strategic appointments as part of the reward for the role on Gachagua’s outgoing tribulation.

Sources close to the negotiations indicates that Raila odinga’s party is leveraging it’s influence in parliament and the broader political arena to secure more significant roles in the upcoming cabinet reshuffles, aiming to balance power within president william ruto administration. This reshuffle will seen as an opportunity to ODM party to consolidate it’s party influence, particularly after the crucial political manoeuvres involving Gachagua’s impeachment process.