UDA tasks Ruto to open ODM coalition talks ahead of 2027 polls

The National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting was chaired by UDA party leader and President William Ruto. 

The United Democratic Alliance's (UDA) National Executive Committee has tasked its party leader, President Ruto to initiate talks with ODM to negotiate a coalition agreement ahead of 2027 polls.

In a communication seen by The Standard, the committee noted ODM’s decision to initiate structured negotiations with UDA within the Kenya Kwanza Coalition to formalise the partnership through a coalition agreement ahead of the elections.