Ruto hints at no zoning in UDA, ODM 2027 elections deal
Ruto confirms that UDA and ODM will compete against each other for all elective seats...
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President William Ruto has indicated that his UDA party and the ODM will engage in "friendly fire" during the 2027 General Election, suggesting an end to political zoning.
- UDA and ODM will field candidates in all elective positions except the presidency.
- The decision is part of efforts to strengthen democracy and national unity under the Broad-Based Government.
- President Ruto criticized the United Opposition for promoting divisive politics.
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Ruto Hints at UDA-ODM Friendly Fire in 2027 Elections - February 2026
President William Ruto has indicated that his UDA party and the ODM will engage in "friendly fire" during the 2027 General Election, suggesting an end to political zoning. His United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has secured victories in several recent by-elections, signaling a strong performance ahead of the 2027 general election. Meanwhile, Kenyan politics is entering a new phase as the 2027 general election approaches, with ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna seen as a rising figure and a surge in Luhya political influence. In a contrasting development, opposition leaders convened in Nakuru County, a key region for President William Ruto, declaring their united front an "alternative government" aiming to unseat him in 2027.
