The incident, captured in a widely circulating video, shows Senator Oburu Odinga abruptly discarding a piece of cake moments after it was served during the event—an act that has since triggered heated debate and fueled fresh rumors about emerging rifts within the party’s senior circles.
The cake, which had been ceremonially cut and distributed by President William Ruto, was presented alongside Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, both of whom were invited guests at the high-profile celebration.
Their joint appearance—already a point of political curiosity—became even more scrutinized once the video of Oburu’s reaction surfaced.
While the senator did not publicly explain his gesture, Kenyans online immediately linked the move to long-standing political sensitivities.
A section of commentators speculated that Oburu Odinga may have been expressing silent disapproval toward what they perceive as an unusually warm working relationship between President Ruto and Governor Wanga, a dynamic that some ODM loyalists have questioned in recent months.
Political observers note that the handshake-like cooperation between the two leaders—Ruto and Wanga—has occasionally sparked whispers within ODM ranks, particularly among supporters who believe the party should maintain firmer boundaries with the Kenya Kwanza administration.
The fact that Gladys Wanga stood beside President William Ruto during the cake-cutting ceremony only intensified those interpretations.
However, insiders close to ODM caution against drawing conclusions, emphasizing that Oburu Odinga has long been known for his candid and sometimes impulsive reactions at public functions.
They argue that the senator’s gesture could have been unrelated to politics, perhaps driven by personal, dietary, or health considerations—none of which he has publicly addressed.
Nevertheless, the symbolism of the moment, occurring at a carefully choreographed party celebration, has created fertile ground for conjecture.
ODM supporters, critics, and political analysts continue dissecting the footage, each offering interpretations shaped by Kenya’s highly charged political climate.
What remains indisputable is that the clip has added a new layer of intrigue to the evolving relationship between ODM figures and the national administration.
Until Oburu Odinga clarifies his action, the incident will likely remain a source of speculation—one that shows the delicate balance of alliances and rivalries defining Kenya’s political landscape today.
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