UDA tasks Ruto to open ODM coalition talks ahead of 2027 polls
The committee further ordered the organisation of ward-level party elections nationwide within 30 days after the repeat polls...
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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA)'s National Executive Committee (NEC) has mandated President William Ruto to initiate discussions with the ODM for a coalition agreement ahead of the 2027 general elections. This directive follows a joint win in November 27, 2025 by-elections and consensus on national politics.
- The NEC meeting, chaired by President William Ruto, also ordered repeat grassroots elections in specific polling centers.
- The partnership between UDA and ODM includes mutual support for candidates and the adoption of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) Report of 2024.
- The recently concluded grassroots elections on January 10, 2026, involved 492,439 candidates for 231,770 seats in 17,953 polling centers across 20 counties, with 2.4 million members participating.
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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.
