The Head of State warned that efforts to undermine the partnership “will not succeed,” insisting that the arrangement remains critical to national unity and the implementation of development priorities agreed under the broad-based governance framework.
The remarks come at a time of visible strain within the political alliance, with growing disagreements over its direction and future ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The President’s comments appear directed at a faction associated with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, which has been openly critical of the ODM–UDA cooperation.
The group argues that the partnership risks weakening ODM’s identity and compromising its political independence.
Other leaders linked to the movement include Siaya Governor James Orengo, Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, who have been at the forefront of public criticism against the arrangement.
In recent weeks, ODM has raised concerns over alleged political pressure targeting its lawmakers, particularly those from the Coast and Western regions.
The party claims some of its elected leaders are being pushed to defect to UDA, accusations that have further strained relations within the coalition talks.
National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has also accused unnamed government operatives of orchestrating a plan to weaken ODM’s national reach and confine it to regional influence.
The Linda Mwananchi group has meanwhile intensified its political activities, holding strategic meetings and planning rallies across the country.
The faction recently convened a high-level session ahead of a planned major rally in Nakuru, where leaders reaffirmed their push for accountability and resistance to what they term a compromised political deal.
They have also released what they call a “People’s Report,” which outlines alleged unfulfilled government promises, and have continued to criticise the implementation of the so-called 10-point agenda associated with the ODM–UDA cooperation.
The group has further demanded the resignation of Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, accusing state actors of targeting their supporters, while maintaining plans to proceed with rallies in Kisumu and other regions despite reported tensions.
The escalating war of words underscores deepening fractures within the political arrangement between ODM and UDA, raising questions about the stability of the coalition as the country edges closer to the 2027 elections.
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