UDA Moves to Formalise Coalition With ODM Ahead of 2027 Polls
NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 14 - The United Democratic Movement (UDA) has taken steps to formalise its political partnership with the Orange Democratic - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is moving to formalise a political coalition with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ahead of the 2027 General Election, following a meeting of its National Executive Committee (NEC).
- The NEC mandated President William Ruto to establish mechanisms for structured engagement with ODM to negotiate a coalition agreement.
- The partnership has already resulted in the adoption of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report and success in November 27, 2025 by-elections, seeing UDA and ODM candidates jointly win all contested Senate and National Assembly seats.
- The UDA is also reorganizing its grassroots structures, having held elections across 20 counties on January 10, 2026, which attracted 492,439 candidates vying for 231,770 positions with 2.4 million party members participating.
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UDA Authorizes ODM Coalition Talks and Orders Repeat Grassroots Polls - January 2026
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is moving to formalise a coalition with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Following a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at State House, Nairobi, UDA has authorized President William Ruto to initiate negotiations with ODM to strengthen political cooperation. The NEC, chaired by President Ruto, also decided that the party will conduct repeat grassroots elections within 30 days. These repeat polls are scheduled for polling centers where voting was inadequate or did not take place during the initial exercise.
