Broad-Based Government Leaders Hosted at State House

President William Ruto on Friday, November 13th 2026 hosted leaders allied to the broad-based government from Nairobi at State House, Nairobi.

The occassion saw leaders from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) share one platform.

The meeting brought together political figures and supporters from the two parties, who turned up in yellow and orange party colours, caps, scarves and branded sashes.

Ruto was seen dancing alongside ODM national chairperson Gladys Wanga and National Assembly Minority Whip Junet Mohamed, as delegates waved party merchandise and joined in the celebrations.

Some members of the gathering flashed two fingers, a gesture associated with calls for Ruto to serve a second term, while others displayed party symbols and slogans.

The gathering comes as UDA and ODM continue their cooperation under the broad-based government arrangement initiated by Ruto and Raila in March 2025.

The two leaders signed a 10-point framework agreement covering issues including governance, national unity, devolution, the fight against corruption and the rule of law.

The agreement provided a framework for cooperation but did not constitute a political union between the parties.

Lat month, the broad-based coalition formed a joint committee to develop a manifesto in preparation for the 2027 General Elections.

The new coalition will be anchored in President Ruto's new philosophy, Usawa ni Sawa (translated as "equity for all"), which the party says will drive Ruto's equalisation agenda to every part of the country.

The development comes months after the two parties agreed to form a coalition on whose ticket Ruto will vie for a second term as president in the August 2027 elections.

During the UDA-ODM joint Parliamentary Group in August, the parties agreed to formally form a coalition, with a joint manifesto outlining their agenda for the next election, formalising the partnership that has emerged under the broad-based government.

"After consultations within our respective parties and formations, the Kenya Kwanza and Orange Democratic Movement have today formally resolved to develop a joint manifesto for the next election and constitute a coalition to contest the 2027 General Election," Ruto said.