2027 Politics Take Shape as ODM Politicians Decamp to UDA
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Interim Secretary General Hassan Omar welcomed defectors from Marsabit County’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) on Tuesday, signaling the ruling party’s strategy to consolidate power ahead of the 2027 elections.
Representatives from the Burji community, a minority group, revealed their political shift after discussions with Secretary General Omar at UDA’s Nairobi headquarters.
These leaders pledged their loyalty to President William Ruto, vowing to support his nationwide initiatives.
Omar emphasized UDA’s commitment to inclusivity, aiming to reflect a national perspective that welcomes minority voices.
He also announced the creation of a department within UDA to address the interests of diverse demographics across Kenya.
Omar noted the party’s and government’s accelerated focus on enhancing the potential of Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL).
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Key areas Omar highlighted included agriculture, commerce, and economic growth, aligned with UDA’s manifesto.
These defections follow President Ruto’s development tour of the Nyanza region, where he was received by prominent ODM figures like Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi.
With a challenging 2027 election ahead, Ruto is seeking to secure every vote in what is expected to be a highly competitive race.
The president is also inching closer to securing ODM leader Raila Odinga’s support, following Odinga’s endorsement for an African Union Commission (AUC) role at State House, Nairobi.
Appointing coastal politician Hassan Ali Joho as Mining Cabinet Secretary is anticipated to boost Ruto’s support in the coastal region.
Attention now shifts to other parts of the country as the election nears.
2027 Politics Take Shape as ODM Politicians Decamp to UDA
