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January 27, 2026
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UDA jitters: members push back amid coalition talk

UDA jitters: members push back amid coalition talk

"In as much as we support you, please remember the children of the house" – Danson Mungatana..

✨ Key Highlights

President William Ruto's recent meeting has exposed significant internal tensions within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) regarding potential sacrifices of current members to accommodate new coalition partners, particularly the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), ahead of the 2027 elections.

  • The ODM is reportedly demanding the running mate position, currently held by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, as their "irreducible minimum" in pre-election pact talks.
  • UDA National Chairperson Cecily Mbarire publicly advocated for DP Kindiki's retention, praising his performance.
  • Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana expressed fears that "children of the house" (existing UDA members) might be overlooked in negotiations.
  • President Ruto assured UDA members that negotiations would result in a "win-win" scenario, but notably sidestepped the issue of the deputy president position, hinting at its potential for negotiation.

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