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President William Ruto has disclosed that his administration is seeking a broader political partnership with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as part of a strategy to secure a decisive victory in the next general election and foster national unity.
Addressing delegates during a National Governing Council meeting on Monday, the President reflected on his narrow win in the 2022 presidential election and said the next poll must deliver a far stronger mandate to govern.
“The last election we won with a margin of about 200,000 votes. This election, we want to move to a margin of two to three million,” Ruto said, adding that the country now needs a unifying political approach after years of intense political competition.
Ruto argued that Kenya has reached a point where inclusive governance is no longer optional but necessary. He said leaders should abandon the idea that political power is a winner-takes-all contest.
“From the position where I sit, there is enough for every Kenyan. One does not need to miss out for another to get. There is an opportunity for us to fit in one government,” he said.
The President pointed to what he described as a strong development record under his administration, citing progress in energy production and major infrastructure projects. However, he cautioned that sustaining these gains depends heavily on political stability and unity.
“We have what it takes to win the next election and win it resoundingly so that we can move into the future. We have a good scorecard and a good plan of transforming Kenya… but we need a political strategy to consolidate the gains we are making,” Ruto stated.
According to the President, a negotiated coalition with ODM would provide the political backing required to advance his administration’s development agenda and safeguard ongoing reforms.
“That is what a coalition with ODM will now underwrite — our transformation going into the future. It is the reason why we have asked you to come here so that we agree and go back and do proper elections,” he said, adding that the proposal will be submitted to the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) for consideration and approval.
Ruto said the ongoing talks seek to build a structured coalition that would enhance governance, strengthen political stability, and allow the government to fully implement its long-term development plans as the next election approaches.
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