William Ruto's Govt Deposits KSh 200 Million into ODM Coffers

ODM Reels in KSh 200 Million from William Ruto's Government, Reigniting Debts Debate

The Kenya Kwanza government has made a significant payment to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) by depositing KSh 200 million into the party's accounts.

The revelation comes as ODM prepares for its mega 'Luo declaration' rally scheduled for Sunday, May 31, at Kirembe Grounds in Kisumu county.

The funds have been allocated to ODM as the Political Parties Fund, as part of the National Treasury's allocation to parties. The allocation formula, managed by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP), is based on the political parties' performance and voter turnout in the 2022 General Election.

Under the allocation formula, the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party receives the largest share due to its strong performance and voter turnout in the 2022 General Election, followed by ODM.

In June 2025, a gazette notice showed that KSh 1.14 billion had been allocated to political parties. UDA was set to receive KSh 480,290,411, while ODM was allocated KSh 256,558,712. Former president Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee Party received the third-largest allocation at KSh 112,530,209.

The payment comes amidst ODM's financial strain, which has affected its operations across the country. ODM had publicly claimed that the government owed it about KSh 12.6 billion under the Political Parties Fund. The party had argued that delays in disbursement had crippled its operations.

The party's acting Secretary General Catherine Omanyo stated that the delayed funds had pushed ODM into financial strain. The funds are now being used to fund the party's activities, which have been affected by the financial constraints.

ODM leader Oburu Oginga revealed that the money has already been deposited into ODM accounts and is being used to fund the party's activities. The payment has reignited debate over the billions the party claims the government still owes it.

The Political Parties Act, 2011 requires the government to fund political parties through the Political Parties Fund. The Act aims to strengthen democratic governance, promote inclusivity for minority groups, and reduce the influence of private interests in politics.

The Act stipulates that the National Treasury must allocate at least 0.3% of the total national revenue collected each financial year to the fund. However, the government's failure to fully implement the Act has led to delays in the disbursement of funds to political parties.

The allocation to ODM is a significant amount, considering the party's financial strain. However, the party still claims that the government owes it billions of shillings.

The payment has raised questions about the government's commitment to funding political parties. ODM's financial strain has affected its operations across the country, and the party's ability to fund its activities is still uncertain.

The government's failure to fully implement the Political Parties Act has led to delays in the disbursement of funds to political parties. The Act aims to promote democratic governance and reduce the influence of private interests in politics.

The National Treasury must allocate at least 0.3% of the total national revenue collected each financial year to the fund. However, the government has failed to meet this requirement, leading to delays in the disbursement of funds.

The payment to ODM is a significant step towards addressing the party's financial strain. However, the party still claims that the government owes it billions of shillings.

The government's commitment to funding political parties remains uncertain. However, the payment to ODM is a step in the right direction towards addressing the party's financial strain.

The allocation to ODM has also sparked debate over the billions the party claims the government still owes it. The party's financial strain has affected its operations, and the party's ability to fund its activities is still uncertain.

The government's failure to fully implement the Political Parties Act has led to delays in the disbursement of funds to political parties. The Act aims to promote democratic governance and reduce the influence of private interests in politics.

The National Treasury must allocate at least 0.3% of the total national revenue collected each financial year to the fund. However, the government has failed to meet this requirement, leading to delays in the disbursement of funds.

The payment to ODM has raised questions about the government's commitment to funding political parties. ODM's financial strain has affected its operations across the country, and the party's ability to fund its activities is still uncertain.

'The money has already been deposited into ODM accounts and is being used to fund the party's activities,' said Oburu Oginga.

The payment to ODM has significant implications for the party's operations. The funds are being used to fund the party's activities, which have been affected by the financial constraints.

The government's failure to fully implement the Political Parties Act has led to delays in the disbursement of funds to political parties. The Act aims to promote democratic governance and reduce the influence of private interests in politics.

The National Treasury must allocate at least 0.3% of the total national revenue collected each financial year to the fund. However, the government has failed to meet this requirement, leading to delays in the disbursement of funds.

The payment to ODM has raised questions about the government's commitment to funding political parties. ODM's financial strain has affected its operations across the country, and the party's ability to fund its activities is still uncertain.

The allocation to ODM has also sparked debate over the billions the party claims the government still owes it.

The payment to ODM has significant implications for the party's operations. The funds are being used to fund the party's activities, which have been affected by the financial constraints.