Parliamentary leaders have called on the country’s two largest political parties to begin talks well ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing that early engagement would reduce uncertainty and help shape the next government.
National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed and Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot said discussions between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) should start soon to allow both sides to align their priorities and avoid rushed deals close to polling day.
The appeal was made during a fundraising drive for new classrooms at Midoti Senior Secondary School in Suna East Constituency, an event that drew local leaders, education officials, and residents.
Mohamed, who is also the Suna East MP, said time was no longer on the side of political parties, noting that the 2027 contest was approaching faster than many anticipated. While the Broad-Based Government arrangement was expected to last until the end of the current term, he argued that fresh negotiations were essential if ODM was to remain relevant in the next electoral cycle.
“ODM was not formed to remain in the opposition forever. Every political party is established to capture power or be part of a coalition that forms government,” Mohamed said.
The MP said early talks would help parties define common ground, minimise disputes later and offer voters a clearer sense of the country’s political direction.
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot backed the call, saying early engagement with ODM would give the ruling party enough time to negotiate and consolidate support nationwide.
The Kericho senator said UDA remained focused on working with like-minded partners and would not be sidetracked from efforts aimed at strengthening national unity and political stability.
Cheruiyot also expressed confidence that the Nyanza region would back President William Ruto in 2027, pointing to development projects and what he described as inclusive governance under the current political arrangement.
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