The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has authorized President William Ruto to initiate negotiations with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to form a formal coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, following a mutual commitment by both parties to strengthen political cooperation.

• UDA's National Executive Committee (NEC) made the decision during its meeting after being briefed on recent grassroots elections across 20 counties.
• President Ruto stated the objective is "to strengthen the ongoing political partnership, support stable governance, and lay the foundation for a formal coalition arrangement."
• The move comes after ODM's Central Committee announced plans for structured negotiations with other political formations, including UDA, on January 12.
• Both parties have been collaborating under the Kenya Kwanza Coalition, notably in adopting the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) 10-point agenda report of 2024.
• UDA's recent grassroots elections saw 492,439 candidates contest for 231,770 seats, with 2.4 million party members participating; of those elected, 56% were male, 44% female, and 33% youth.

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is moving to formalise a political coalition with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ahead of the 2027 General Election, following a meeting of its National Executive Committee (NEC).

• The NEC mandated President William Ruto to establish mechanisms for structured engagement with ODM to negotiate a coalition agreement.
• The partnership has already resulted in the adoption of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report and success in November 27, 2025 by-elections, seeing UDA and ODM candidates jointly win all contested Senate and National Assembly seats.
• The UDA is also reorganizing its grassroots structures, having held elections across 20 counties on January 10, 2026, which attracted 492,439 candidates vying for 231,770 positions with 2.4 million party members participating.

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will conduct repeat grassroots elections within 30 days in polling centers where voting was inadequate or did not occur. This decision follows a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting chaired by President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi.

• Repeat elections to be held within 30 days.
• UDA National Elections Board (NEB) ordered to organize ward-level party elections within 30 days after repeat polls.
• NEC approved the establishment of Ward Executive Committees comprising seven members.
• The Electoral and Nomination Dispute Resolution Committee (ENDRC) directed to conclude resolution of disputes.