Nairobi, Kenya – President William Ruto has declared that he is targeting a decisive victory in the 2027 General Election, aiming for a margin of between two and three million votes. He revealed that discussions are underway with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) on the possibility of forming a coalition to broaden the ruling party’s political base.
Broad-Based Government Success
Speaking on Monday at State House, Nairobi, during a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) National Governing Council meeting, Ruto praised the performance of leaders serving under the broad-based government arrangement with ODM.
“In the coming election, we want to win by a margin of between 2 and 3 million so that we unite the country and walk together. In the last election, we won by a margin of 200,000. There’s justification for us to consolidate the country into one,” Ruto said.
“This broad-based government has worked. Treasury CS John Mbadi and the others have done a good job.”
Coalition Talks with ODM
The president confirmed that discussions with ODM are ongoing, noting that a coalition would help expand the ruling party’s reach and strengthen national unity.
“We have agreed with the leadership of ODM to let us explore the option of having a coalition in the next election because we want to broaden our base,” he said.
He also urged Parliament to expedite the implementation of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report, stressing its importance in consolidating reforms.
Strengthening Grassroots Structures
Ruto emphasized the importance of grassroots party structures in securing a decisive mandate. He directed that grassroots elections be repeated in polling centres where turnout was low, with nominations strictly determined by the party.
“We have instructed NEB that any polling centre where fewer than 50 people voted, we repeat. We will repeat grassroots elections where less than 50 people participated,” he said.
“All nominations will be determined by the party. We will re-do the nominations where they didn’t go well.”
The president underscored that polling centre-based elections are key to building a strong and loyal party membership base.
Economic Optimism
On the economy, Ruto expressed confidence in Kenya’s long-term prospects, stating that the country could achieve first-world status within three decades.
He further disclosed plans to allow Kenyans to buy shares in the Kenya Pipeline Company, a move he said would broaden public ownership and participation in national assets.
Conclusion
President Ruto’s remarks signal a strategic push toward consolidating political support ahead of 2027, with coalition talks, grassroots reforms, and economic optimism forming the pillars of his vision. His call for unity and decisive victory reflects the administration’s ambition to secure a strong mandate for Kenya’s transformation agenda.
