Nyoro, Babu accuse own parties of losing direction ahead of 2027
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and his Embakasi East counterpart Babu Owino have criticised the leadership of their own parties, saying the parties have lost direction ahead of the 2027 general election...
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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino have criticized their respective parties, UDA and ODM, for losing direction ahead of the 2027 general election. Nyoro stated that UDA has strayed from its 2022 campaign promises regarding the economy and education, while Owino believes ODM has abandoned the values of its late leader, Raila Odinga.
- Nyoro warned that heavy borrowing undermines economic stability, noting that Kenya's projected 4.9 per cent growth in 2025 lags behind other regional countries like Uganda (6 to 6.5 per cent), Tanzania (over 6 per cent), and Rwanda (7 to 9 per cent).
- Owino stated, "Our Moses is gone. We need a Joshua who is younger than Moses, with the vim, with the vigour, with the courage, to take the people that Baba left to Canaan."
- ODM is currently divided between a faction led by Owino and Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna advocating for exiting the government, and another faction, including party leader Oburu Odinga and chairperson Gladys Wanga, supporting continued negotiations with President Ruto.
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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.
