Ruto banks on coalition with ODM to secure second term

President William Ruto during the UDA National Governing Council meeting at State House, Nairobi. [Ruto, X]

President William Ruto has explained his reasons for seeking a broader political coalition with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), saying the move is aimed at consolidating national unity and securing a commanding victory in the 2027 polls.

Addressing a UDA National Governing Council meeting at State House, Nairobi, Ruto reflected on the slim margin that delivered his win in the 2022 polls and said the country needed a stronger electoral mandate to move forward decisively.