Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary‑General Wilson Sossion has projected that President William Ruto will emerge as the presidential candidate for a potential ODM‑UDA coalition in the 2027 general elections, predicting that he will secure re‑election. Sossion made the comments during a Thursday morning interview on TV47.
Sossion’s statement comes amid the ongoing collaboration between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), which formalized a broad‑based government agreement in 2025.
The cooperation is anchored on a ten‑point agenda addressing governance, youth empowerment, public accountability, and peaceful political engagement.
“ODM and UDA will be in partnership in the next general election in 2027, and the presidential candidate for that coalition will be President Ruto and he will be re‑elected,” Sossion told TV47.
The broad‑based government arrangement arose after ODM and UDA signed a memorandum of understanding to promote policy alignment and joint governance initiatives.
Sossion’s prediction reflects a perspective based on the partnership’s trajectory and the public alignment of the parties’ policy priorities.
The ten‑point agenda guiding the broad‑based government covers reforms in devolved governance, implementation of recommendations from the National Dialogue Committee, and measures to enhance transparency and accountability across public institutions.
Its adoption indicates a strategic effort by both parties to consolidate support ahead of the 2027 elections.
Observers suggest that if implemented fully, the cooperation could give the coalition an advantage in key regions where ODM and UDA have traditionally competed for votes.
The arrangement also signals a shift toward collaborative governance, though some opposition figures argue that the pact blurs the lines between ruling and opposition parties.
As the 2027 elections approach, attention will focus on how both parties formalize candidate nominations and implement the broad‑based agenda.
Sossion’s comments add to the discourse on coalition politics, highlighting the potential implications of the UDA‑ODM partnership for Kenya’s next presidential race.