President William Ruto and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga are set to lead the first joint meeting of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Parliamentary Groups this Tuesday morning.
The forum, scheduled for 10am at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, will bring together MPs from both parties to discuss key national issues and parliamentary priorities under the Broad-Based Government framework.
The gathering follows the inaugural joint session held on August 18, 2025, which was attended by President Ruto and ODM founder, the late Raila Odinga.
This week’s meeting will focus on reviewing the 10-Point Agenda Report, with participants expected to deliberate on the policy implications of the resolutions contained in the document. Other emerging national matters affecting parliamentary work will also feature on the agenda.
In an invitation to ODM MPs, Leader of Minority Junet Mohamed emphasized the importance of participation, stating: “All Members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) are hereby invited to attend the Broad-Based Parliamentary Group Meeting in line with the resolutions from the ODM PG held at Parliament Buildings on 03/03/2026. Your attendance and participation will be highly appreciated as we work collectively toward constructive dialogue and effective parliamentary collaboration.”
Originally, the joint meeting was scheduled before March 7 but was postponed following the death of Johanna Ng’eno, MP for Emurua Dikirr. “The committee has remained diligent to its mandate and deliverables. The status report is ready for submission,” said the team led by Agnes Zani.
The timing of the meeting comes amid internal tensions within ODM, which has split into two factions pursuing different agendas. Senator Oburu leads the Linda Ground faction, which includes party chairperson Gladys Wanga and deputies Simba Arati and Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir.
Meanwhile, Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and deputy Godfrey Osotsi head the Linda Wananchi group, which opposes backing President Ruto’s re-election.
Members of the Sifuna-led team, largely youthful MPs, have announced that they will skip the joint session, which is expected to endorse a coalition arrangement with UDA.
ODM has formally served a 90-day notice, as required by law, to withdraw from the Azimio La Umoja–One Kenya Coalition, clearing the path for its partnership with UDA.
Addressing concerns within his ranks, Oburu advised: “hold their horses” and urged MPs to stop making premature statements at social gatherings as the party enters coalition negotiations.
