Kenyan President William Ruto and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga have indicated that their parties may be moving towards forming a coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. This development follows their joint commitment to implement a 10-point memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreed upon by the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and ODM. During a visit to Homa Bay County, President Ruto pledged to build five new roads and allocate Sh7 billion for the construction of the Nithi Bridge, signaling infrastructure development under this partnership. Raila Odinga has publicly defended the alliance with Ruto, dismissing critics and emphasizing cooperation through to 2027. The two leaders have been praised for fostering a broad-based government partnership, with Ruto acknowledging Raila's role in shaping this political collaboration. Meanwhile, there is some internal dissent within ODM, as some ODM Members of County Assembly in Mombasa have rejected attempts to halt leadership changes in the County Assembly.