Leaders in the National Assembly and Senate have intensified calls for early pre-election talks between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Minority Leader in the National Assembly Junet Mohamed and Majority Leader in the Senate Aaron Cheruiyot said early engagement between the two parties would help shape a stable political alliance capable of forming the next government.
Speaking during a fundraising event to support the construction of classrooms at Midoti Senior Secondary School in Suna East Constituency, Junet said the 2027 election was fast approaching, making it necessary for political parties to initiate talks in good time.
Junet, who is also the Suna East Member of Parliament, noted that although the agreement forming the Broad-Based Government was expected to run until 2027, there was a need to begin fresh negotiations that would position ODM strategically in the next electoral cycle.
“ODM was not formed to remain in the opposition forever. Every political party is established to capture power or be part of a coalition that forms a government,” said Junet.
He added that early talks would allow parties to agree on shared priorities, avoid last-minute disagreements and give voters clarity on the political direction of the country.
Echoing his sentiments, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot said that engaging ODM early would give the ruling party ample time to negotiate and consolidate support ahead of the next general election.
The Kericho Senator said UDA was committed to engaging like-minded political parties and would not be distracted from pursuing political arrangements that promote national unity and stability.
Cheruiyot further expressed confidence that the Nyanza region would support President William Ruto in the 2027 elections, citing ongoing development projects and inclusive governance under the Broad-Based Government.
The two leaders also defended the ongoing privatisation of selected government parastatals and the proposed offloading of the government’s 15 per cent shareholding in Safaricom.
They said the move was aimed at raising funds for development while easing pressure on taxpayers, adding that privatisation would improve efficiency and service delivery in key sectors of the economy.
According to the leaders, the government was keen on implementing alternative financing mechanisms to spur economic growth without introducing new taxes or overburdening Kenyans.
The fundraising event was attended by local leaders, education stakeholders and residents, who welcomed the initiative to expand infrastructure at the school to accommodate the growing student population.
By Makokha Khaoya
