The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has set stringent conditions for pre-coalition talks with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ahead of the 2027 General Election. ODM insists on negotiations that acknowledge its strength and guarantee equitable power sharing, describing its current political arrangement as temporary.

• ODM leader Oburu Odinga stated the party is the largest in Kenya and demands a fair share of government, not just a broad-based arrangement.
• Suna East member of parliament Junet Mohamed supported this, asserting ODM is not an NGO but a party aimed at capturing power, and has been in opposition for too long.
• Oburu Odinga had previously signaled that ODM would not accept a position lower than the deputy president in any coalition.