The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is actively engaging in pre-coalition talks with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to shape President William Ruto's 2027 manifesto and discuss potential electoral zoning.

• ODM is pushing for the inclusion of key policy areas such as inclusivity in public affairs, strengthening devolution, equitable wealth sharing, social security for the poor, anti-corruption measures, and access to quality education and healthcare.
• A 10-member technical team has been formed, with representatives from both ODM and UDA, to draft the joint manifesto.
• Zoning, where coalition partners agree not to field candidates against each other in specific regions, is a significant point of contention, with ODM listing it as an irreducible minimum while UDA publicly opposes it.