The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) announced plans to initiate structured political negotiations with various formations, including the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), following a Central Committee meeting on Monday, January 12, in < قوي>Kilifi County.

• The ODM Central Committee formally mandated the Party Leader to begin negotiations with UDA as part of a pre-election alliance strategy.
• Oburu Oginga, speaking on behalf of the committee, stated that these talks will be structured, focusing on shared interests and aiming to strengthen ODM's national foothold.
• Internal consultations with party members nationwide and a future National Delegates Convention will inform the party's final position.