The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) held a joint consultative meeting bringing together the UDA Steering Committee and the ODM Central Management Committee at State House, Nairobi.

In a statement by the Orange Democratic Movement on Thursday, April 23, 2026, the party confirmed details about the meeting, which comes at the height of the ODM, UDA zoning clash.

According to ODM, the meeting focused on strengthening collaboration and exploring areas of mutual interest between the two parties.

At the same time, the party outlined the key resolution where the top leaders mandated the respective party chairpersons to continue structured and regular consultations across party organs.

“The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration and exploring areas of mutual interest between the two parties. In a key resolution, the meeting mandated the respective party chairpersons to continue structured and regular consultations across party organs,” ODM stated.

In addition, the Party confirmed that the State House meeting, which was co-chaired by President William Ruto and ODM Party leader Oburu Odinga, is intended to build consensus on priority issues.

ODM,UDA foundation

Meanwhile, ODM further noted that the meeting is intended to lay the foundation for a formal coalition of equals between UDA and ODM.

“These ongoing engagements are intended to build consensus on priority issues and lay the foundation for a formal coalition of equals between UDA and ODM,” ODM explained.

In addition, the two party leaders agreed to establish a Broad-Based Management Committee comprising the party leaders, selected Cabinet Ministers, and the Majority and Minority Leaders in Parliament.

According to ODM, the committee will be tasked with coordinating and synchronising the legislative and executive agenda of the government to ensure coherence, efficiency, and effective service delivery.

Likewise, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to constructive dialogue, unity of purpose, and a shared vision for national development and inclusive governance.

The meeting at State House comes days after ODM leader Oburu Oginga declared that “everything is on the table” in ongoing negotiations with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), even as fresh cracks emerge within the fragile broad-based government arrangement ahead of the 2027 General Election.

He said discussions around a possible coalition deal are wide-ranging and could include top executive positions, underscoring a pragmatic shift in the party’s strategy.