Why Western ODM MPs insist Oparanya must lead talks with UDA

CS Wycliffe Oparanya speaks after meeting with New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (KPCU) members in Eldoret on May 18, 2025.[Peter Ochieng, Standard]A section of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) MPs from the Western region have backed the party’s Central Management Committee decision to initiate talks with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), insisting that the region must be represented in the negotiations through Cooperatives and SMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekFact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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A section of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) MPs from the Western region have backed the party’s Central Management Committee decision to initiate talks with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), insisting that the region must be represented in the negotiations through Cooperatives and SMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekFact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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