Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) seems to be grappling with an identity crisis.

The opposition party is struggling to balance its position both inside and outside President William Ruto's government, with party leaders frequently at odds over its direction.

Some argue that the party should remain an independent opposition force, holding Ruto's administration accountable, while others are seemingly more comfortable sitting at Kenya Kwanza's dinner table.

Ruto's truce with Raila in July last year marked the beginning of a new alliance, and the Head of State appointed five ODM politicians to his Cabinet: John Mbadi (Treasury), Opiyo Wandayi (Energy), Hassan Joho (Mining), Wycliffe Oparanya (Cooperatives), and Beatrice Askul (East African Community).