- ODM insiders in Nyanza are reportedly unhappy with Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo.
- Once seen as a key ODM link in government, he now faces accusations of betrayal.
- His closeness with Kenya Kwanza leaders and support for state projects has raised concerns.
- Senior party members feel ignored and say he no longer represents ODM’s grassroots voice.
- There’s mounting pressure within the party to have him removed from his current role.
Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo, a top man inside President Ruto’s government, now finds himself at the centre of growing political heat in Nyanza. Trusted to protect government interests from within the system, his current actions have sparked anger among ODM loyalists.
A Shift That Stirred the Storm
His steady involvement in major government activities, especially in matters of national security, and regular public appearances beside top Kenya Kwanza officials, has not gone unnoticed. To many ODM party members, these moves feel like a clear departure from the role he was expected to play of uniting ODM in government.
Leaders Speak Out Behind Closed Doors
A high-ranking ODM figure who attended a recent meeting in Kisumu expressed deep frustration, saying:
“He doesn’t pick our calls. It feels like we were only useful to him when he needed us. Now, he’s fully with the other side.”
Silent Revolt Brewing Within ODM
The discontent is no longer private. Sources within the party reveal that several top officials are quietly gathering support to push for his ouster. They argue that his continued stay in office serves Kenya Kwanza’s interests more than ODM’s, weakening the party’s grassroots power.
His Links Raise Even More Doubts
Dr. Omollo’s strong partnership with Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and open backing of government programs in the region have only added fuel to the fire. What was seen as a chance to grow ODM’s grip at the local level now looks like a missed opportunity to many supporters.
