John Mbadi, the Chairman of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and a four-term Member of Parliament, has been a significant political asset for opposition leader Raila Odinga since 2007. As a nominated Member of Parliament, Mbadi is among the key strategists who have played a crucial role in implementing the coalition's strategy to counter Kenya Kwanza's political advances. Mbadi has identified confusion and a lack of proper communication within the Azimio la Umoja fold as contributing factors to the opposition's loss in the 2022 elections. He emphasized the need for Azimio to strengthen its objectives and effectively counter President Ruto's political influence. Speaking from his constituency in Homa Bay, Mbadi expressed his views at a time when the opposition is reflecting on what it perceives as successes from the Saba Saba mass protests.

Source: Standard Digital July 10, 2023 04:47 UTC