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July 29, 2025
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ODM will work with UDA to fast-track common agenda: Sifuna

ODM will work with UDA to fast-track common agenda: Sifuna

The decision followed a meeting of the party’s Central Committee on Tuesday, which emphasized the need to fast-track the rollout of the shared political agenda between the two parties. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) announced it will form a technical team to collaborate with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to implement a broad-based agreement from March 8. This decision followed an ODM Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, aiming to fast-track a shared political agenda and support engagement with the Kenya Kwanza administration.

  • ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna stated the party will constitute a technical team to work with UDA counterparts to implement the agreement.
  • The ODM reiterated support for party leader Raila Odinga’s engagement with the UDA-led Kenya Kwanza Coalition administration, citing the need to stabilize the country.
  • The party welcomed the recent disbursement of Sh415 billion to county governments and announced plans for grassroots elections and “ODM at 20” celebrations.

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ODM and UDA Collaboration and Internal Party Dynamics - July 2025

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) announced its intention to form a technical team to collaborate with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to implement a broad-based agreement from March 8, aiming to fast-track a shared political agenda and support engagement with the Kenya Kwanza administration. This decision followed an ODM Central Committee meeting. However, this collaboration has caused internal rifts within ODM, with Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma publicly demanding the immediate resignation of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from his roles as Senate Minority Leader and Secretary-General of ODM, accusing him of causing party division. Additionally, Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has threatened to abandon ODM in the 2027 General Election if the party continues cooperating with President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration, expressing dismay over emerging political realignments.

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