Pre-coalition talks between the UDA and ODM parties are facing significant hurdles as leaders from both sides have adopted hard-line stances on key negotiation areas.

• A 10-member committee is tasked with negotiating a power-sharing framework, drafting a harmonized manifesto, and creating a joint campaign and governance document.
• Key figures include President William Ruto (UDA) and ODM Leader Oburu Oginga.
• The committee's focus areas include socio-economic stability, youth empowerment, and debt management, but differing viewpoints are already creating obstacles before talks officially begin.