Ruto, ODM face power-sharing impasse amid stalled reforms

UDA and ODM are preparing a joint manifesto and negotiating an electoral alliance for the August 10, 2027 General Election, but disputes over political power and stalled electoral reforms threaten to complicate the partnership President William Ruto and Raila Odinga began building before the former Prime Minister’s death.

The parties have appointed a 10-member team to develop a policy document, assess the government’s record against previous promises and identify priorities for the next term. The exercise is intended to turn the broad-based government arrangement into a possible campaign platform.