Yet another committee: UDA, ODM form joint team to align gov't agenda

Confirmed

• The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have agreed to form a broad-based management committee to align executive and legislative agendas.
• The committee will include the two party leaders, William Ruto and Oburu Oginga, a few selected Cabinet secretaries, and the Majority and Minority leaders in Parliament.
• 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.
• The committee will be tasked with coordinating and synchronising the legislative and executive agenda of government to ensure coherence, efficiency and effective service delivery.
• The two parties also reaffirmed their commitment to constructive dialogue, shared purpose, national development and inclusive governance.
• The decision followed the first joint consultative meeting between President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Oginga on Thursday at State House, Nairobi.
• Speaking on Wednesday, UDA chairperson Cecily Mbarire acknowledged emerging disagreements, including zoning arrangements, and said the issues would be addressed through structured talks.