President William Ruto is seeking a broader political coalition with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to consolidate national unity and secure a commanding victory in the 2027 polls. This move, announced at a UDA National Governing Council meeting in State House, Nairobi, aims to achieve a "resounding margin of two million plus votes" after his slim 2022 election win.

• President Ruto stated his aim to win by over two million votes in 2027, up from a 200,000-vote margin in 2022.
• The proposed coalition with ODM is intended to provide political stability and advance the government’s development agenda.
• The UDA National Elections Board announced the opening of registrations for members seeking to contest various elective positions in the 2027 General Election, with an online application portal launched on Wednesday, January 21.
• Key attendees included Deputy Party Leader and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.