ODM demands DP slot in Ruto re-election deal

ODM has intensified its demand for the Deputy President's position in the broad-based government, saying the slot is non-negotiable if the party is to support President William Ruto's re-election bid. Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati, National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed and party leader Dr Oburu Odinga also called for a 50-50 share of government appointments. The leaders said ODM expects an equal stake in government as part of its political cooperation with the Kenya Kwanza administration. Meanwhile, Coast ODM leaders have endorsed Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho for the Deputy President's position, a day after Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya was also proposed for the role.