Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o, ODM party leader Oburu Odinga, President William Ruto, Gladys Wanga and Raila Junior cut the cake during ODM@20 founders dinner in Mombasa on November 15, 2025/PCS

President William Ruto was among ODM's founding members who graced the party's dinner in Mombasa on Saturday.

ODM is marking its 20-year milestone with a three-day celebration at the Mama Ngina Waterfront, running from Friday to Sunday, to commemorate what it describes as two decades of political service and struggle.

The anniversary will also highlight the legacy of ODM’s late leader, Raila Amolo Odinga.

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Ruto's presence at the event marks a display of political unity under the current broad-based government.

Ruto was joined by several senior leaders from his administration, reflecting the importance he places on the 20-year milestone of ODM.

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The relationship between Ruto and ODM is rooted in history.

ODM party leader Oburu Odinga and President William Ruto eat the cake during ODM@20 founders dinner in Mombasa on November 15, 2025/PCS
ODM party leader Oburu Odinga and President William Ruto during ODM@20 founders dinner in Mombasa on November 15, 2025/PCS
President William Ruto arrives for the ODM@20 founders dinner in Mombasa on November 15, 2025/PCS
 ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna at the ODM@20 founders dinner in Mombasa on November 15, 2025/HANDOUT
ODM party leader Oburu Odinga speaks during ODM@20 founders dinner in Mombasa on November 15, 2025/PCS
President William Ruto speaks during ODM@20 founders dinner in Mombasa on November 15, 2025/PCS
Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir, Kisii Governor Simba Arati, Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi and Hassan Joho during ODM@20 founders dinner in Mombasa on November 15, 2025/PCS

ODM party leader Oburu Odinga and President William Ruto during ODM@20 founders dinner in Mombasa on November 15, 2025/PCS

ODM party leader Oburu Odinga, President William Ruto and PCS Musalia Mudavadi during ODM@20 founders dinner in Mombasa on November 15, 2025/PCS

President William Ruto and PCS Musalia Mudavadi during ODM@20 founders dinner in Mombasa on November 15, 2025/PCS

ODM party founding member Henry Kosgei speaks during ODM@20 founders dinner in Mombasa on November 15, 2025/PCS

Raila Junior speaks during ODM@20 founders dinner in Mombasa on November 15, 2025/PCS

Winnie Odinga follows proceedings during ODM@20 founders dinner in Mombasa on November 15, 2025/PCS

ODM party chairperson Gladys Wanga speaks during ODM@20 founders dinner in Mombasa on November 15, 2025/PCS

ODM party delegates follow proceedings during ODM@20 founders dinner in Mombasa on November 15, 2025/PCS

Kisumu Governor Anyang' Ngong'o speaks during ODM@20 founders dinner in Mombasa on November 15, 2025/PCS

Delegates follow proceedings during ODM@20 founders dinner in Mombasa on November 15, 2025/PCS