Thursday, April 16,
2026 - The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has fired a warning salvo to
its coalition partner, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), as disagreements
over electoral zoning continue to strain relations within the broad-based Government.
Speaking after a Central Committee meeting on Thursday,
April 16th, acting ODM Secretary General Catherine Omanyo condemned
what she described as “unwarranted utterances” from senior UDA officials.
She cautioned that such remarks risk unsettling ODM
supporters and undermining the spirit of cooperation between the two parties.
“On our relationship with our broad-based partners, UDA, the
central committee notes with concern the unwarranted utterances by some senior
officials of the UDA party,” Omanyo said.
“The utterances are aimed at causing anxiety and disquiet
among our members. As a party that believes in its principles and ideals, we
demand respect from the UDA party.”
Her remarks come amid renewed political tension over zoning
proposals ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
A section of ODM leaders, led by Homa Bay Governor Gladys
Wanga, has insisted that zoning is non-negotiable, arguing that UDA should not
field candidates in ODM strongholds.
Wanga recently told a rally in Homa Bay that zoning must be
part of any negotiations with the Kenya Kwanza administration.
UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar has dismissed the claims,
asserting that every party has the right to field candidates anywhere in the
country.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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