President William Ruto has hinted at a potential coalition between his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking at a funeral service, Ruto pledged support for ODM, emphasizing his commitment to strengthening the party and preserving Raila Odinga’s political legacy.

• Ruto stated, “To ODM members, I want to assure you that ODM will either form the next government or be part of the next government.”
• The announcement was made during the funeral service of veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University in Bondo.
• President Ruto affirmed, “I will not allow anyone to break ODM, because Baba believed in political parties and built ODM over the past 20 years.”