UDA Mandates President Ruto to Initiate Coalition Talks with ODM Ahead of 2027 Polls - January 2026
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA)'s National Executive Committee has mandated President William Ruto to initiate discussions with the ODM party for a coalition agreement ahead of the 2027 general elections. This directive followed a joint win in November 27, 2025 by-elections and consensus on national politics. A pre-election pact between UDA and ODM is reportedly nearing completion, sparking concerns about tensions and internal disruptions within both parties. Amidst these developments, ODM leader Oburu Oginga has stated that the party has no intention of expelling any members, emphasizing a focus on strengthening internal unity. The talks come as Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro criticized UDA for straying from its 2022 campaign promises, while Embakasi East MP Babu Owino accused ODM of abandoning the values of its late leader, Raila Odinga.
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Nyoro, Babu accuse own parties of losing direction ahead of 2027
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino have criticized their respective parties, UDA and ODM, for losing direction ahead of the 2027 general election. Nyoro stated that UDA has strayed from its 2022 campaign promises regarding the economy and education, while Owino believes ODM has abandoned the values of its late leader, Raila Odinga.
