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ODM Leader Raila Odinga, who is now working with the Kenya Kwanza government. [Michael Mute, Standard]

From the time four senior members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) were appointed to Cabinet under the broad based government arrangement, things have never been the same again in one of the country’s oldest opposition party.

The vibrant party which earned its stripes by putting the government in check over its administration of the country, seems to have been thrown in limbo and its members are unsure which path they will ultimately take.

While some members of the party appear to now have a soft spot for the government and are no longer as vocal as they were previously in criticising it, a section still insists they are in opposition and will continue to undertake their role as ODM.

ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has insisted that there was no written agreement to join the Kenya Kwanza administration, saying that they will not be misled by short term arrangements but will remain a strong and distinct party.

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