Zoning dilemma for Ruto, Oburu in coalition talks
UDA is ruling out zoning while ODM has listed it as one of its irreducible minimums in the planned negotiations...
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President William Ruto's UDA and ODM are clashing over political zoning in their pre-election coalition talks, a key sticking point for ODM.
- ODM insists on zoning, preventing UDA from fielding candidates in its traditional strongholds, particularly in the Nyanza region.
- UDA, led by President Ruto and Secretary General Hassan Omar, has rejected zoning, advocating for "friendly fire" and competition, though open to joint nominations in specific areas like Nairobi.
- ODM leaders, including Interim Party Leader Oburu Oginga and Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, view retaining strongholds as crucial for their stake in the next government and have vowed that their parliamentary numbers are non-negotiable.
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ODM MPs Divided Over Zoning Strategy in Coalition Talks - March 2026
The Orange Democratic Movement is navigating significant internal divisions as it prepares to push for a zoning strategy in upcoming negotiations with the United Democratic Alliance concerning the 2027 General Election. President William Ruto's UDA and ODM are clashing over political zoning in their pre-election coalition talks, with ODM MPs divided over this approach. The internal disagreements were further complicated by a recent post by a party figure. At the same time, competing parties are threatening ODM's traditional strongholds, adding to the party's challenges. The zoning dilemma remains a key sticking point in coalition negotiations.
