Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has reacted to the warm reception given to the broad-based coalition during President William Ruto's tour of Kisii and Nyamira counties.
In a post on X, accompanied by a photo of a huge crowd wearing orange caps at the Kisii Agricultural Training Centre, Junet said political parties partner on written agreements on principles of governance and composition of the machinery of government.
The ODM Party and the UDA Party will emerge stronger together in the negotiations ahead, Junet wrote.
He said the two parties have a joint historic mandate to deliver rapid economic transformation in Kenya, with the understanding that such transformation must reach all Kenyans.
The post came after Ruto concluded his tour on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with a public rally in Kisii town. Ruto praised the reception, saying it surpassed the welcome he receives in Eldoret, his stronghold.
Kisii Governor Simba Arati, who is also ODM Deputy Party Leader, mobilised thousands of residents and handed them ODM caps for the final rally.
Ruto credited the broad-based arrangement between UDA and ODM with strengthening his administration's development momentum. He launched electricity projects at Keroka and Ibeno and commissioned Ibeno College.
Junet, who is National Assembly Minority Leader, has been pushing for a formal written agreement and equal sharing of positions. He has demanded a 50-50 arrangement and warned UDA against claiming sole ownership.
His message signals ODM intends to negotiate from strength.
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