Kaluma Reveals ODM’s Big Demand as Party Negotiates 2027 Deal With Ruto

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has outlined what the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) expects from President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) before entering a formal electoral agreement ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Kaluma claimed that ODM has enough political support to help Ruto secure more than 80 per cent of the presidential vote, but warned that the party would not offer its backing without negotiating favourable terms with the ruling party.

In a statement shared on Sunday, November 1, the legislator maintained that ODM would approach the proposed partnership with UDA from a position of strength, insisting that the party’s contribution to the President’s re-election campaign must be recognised.

He warned that the negotiations would involve tough demands and difficult discussions before the two political parties reach an agreement. Kaluma also indicated that ODM wants the arrangement documented in a written pre-election agreement rather than relying on verbal commitments.

The MP’s remarks come as ODM and UDA continue discussions on a possible pre-election coalition, with members of the Orange party calling for clear guarantees before committing their structures and supporters to Ruto’s 2027 campaign and negotiating further terms.

Several ODM leaders have argued that any partnership must be guided by a written document spelling out the obligations of each side. They have cautioned against unconditional support, saying the party must protect its political interests during negotiations before signing any pact.

The demand for a formal agreement has featured prominently in recent comments by ODM party leader Oburu Oginga, who has maintained that the party entered the broad-based arrangement knowingly and expects negotiations to determine the terms of any coalition publicly.

On Sunday, Nation reported that the two parties had agreed on Ruto as their presidential candidate and were considering a joint campaign committee and treasury account. However, the distribution of government positions and other details remained subjects for discussion currently.

Those negotiations are taking place amid differing views within UDA and ODM over the extent of power-sharing. Some UDA leaders have publicly maintained that the presidency and deputy presidency should not be part of the bargaining process at this stage.

Kaluma’s latest remarks add to the debate over ODM’s role in the next election and the conditions it wants addressed. His claim about an over-80-per-cent victory represents his political assessment, not an established election forecast and should be treated accordingly.

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