UDA party leader President William Ruto and ODM counterpart Oburu Ogunga. [File, Standard]
The Coalition Framework Agreement and power-sharing structures are now on track following a resolution by Kenya Kwanza and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to establish a joint coalition for the 2027 General Election.
After a high-level retreat at the Lake Naivasha Resort, President William Ruto and ODM party leader Dr Oburu Oginga confirmed that technical teams have been officially appointed to work out the details of pre-election governance and power arrangements.
The meeting agreed to set up two separate committees: one to work on the power-sharing structure and another to draft a manifesto that the Broad-Based Government Coalition will present to Kenyans as they campaign for President Ruto's re-election.
At a press conference at the end of the first day of discussions, the coalition informed journalists that formalising the power-sharing framework will be handled by two dedicated, five-member teams tasked with creating a unified political front.
The team responsible for drafting the manifesto will produce a joint campaign and governance document combining policies from both the Kenya Kwanza and ODM platforms, focusing on socio-economic stability, youth empowerment, and debt management.
The team developing the power-sharing framework is responsible for designing key governance structures, mechanisms for sharing power, and clear leadership arrangements for the post-2027 administration.
Both parties have nominated senior technical experts and political strategists to oversee the completion of the framework.