Also known as: BBG · Broad-Based Coalition
A political arrangement led by President William Ruto combining UDA and ODM parties, cited ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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The Standard
… Baba left us in the Broad-Based Coalition, and we must strengthen that relationship with the President, with his party, and win government. …
Remembering Jakom, the enigma, Baba Raila Amolo Odinga: The spirit lives onThe Standard
… March 23, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Just two months after elected leaders allied to the Broad-based Government held a Parliamentary Group retreat to try to iron out issues bedevilling their coalition unity, the differences are far from being resolved even as the General e …
Unease in broad-based coalitionThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterShe questioned the psychological and financial toll on families that lose their livelihoods in such attacks, citing the shooting of a man who was going to buy water for residents.“The fact that we are in the Broad-based Government does not mean that we …
Senators raise concerns over insecurity in Northern KenyaCitizen Digital
… He traced the unity efforts to the formation of the Broad-Based Government, anchored on a working arrangement between the United Democratic Alliance and the Orange Democratic Movement. …
Ruto: Expansion of Mzima Springs water project to begin this yearCapital News
… Ruto said the Broad-Based Government arrangement involving the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) was intended to promote national cohesion and eliminate what he described as politics of discrimination, hatred and exclusion. …
Ruto: 2027 election will be a vote against tribalism, marginalisationCapital News
… Ochieng has declared his intention to seek the governor’s position, promising to make industrialisation, water access and tourism central to his administration. “Siaya County is a Broad-Based Government county.” “We made a mistake by choosing one governor here. …
Siaya governor race takes shape as Oduol, Ochieng and Gumbo declares 2027 bidCapital News
… The President said the Broad-Based Government, bringing together the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and Kenya Kwanza, would secure a landslide victory in the 2027 General Election. …
Ruto accuses Uhuru of using Orengo to oppose govt projects, predicts 2027 landslideCapital News
… Ruto said the Broad-Based Government had a demonstrable record and a vision capable of taking Kenya into the future. …
‘Kenyans Will Not Gamble With Country’s Future in 2027’ – Ruto tells oppositionThe Standard
… For a region caught in the eye of a fierce political struggle between the Broad-based Government and the Linda Mwananchi movement to control the vote-rich base, 2027 succession debates have become an open secret.Locals opine that the government's failure to fulfil key promises, c …
State projects stall as officers shift gear to 2027 politicsThe Standard
What was supposed to provide a solution to the woes surrounding the Broad-Based Government, where ODM has pressured the ruling UDA to give the running-mate position to one of its members, escalated into a walkout after disgruntled leaders from the Mt Kenya region protested in def …
Inside a tense Broad-Based parliamentary group meeting that led to a walkout by Mt Kenya MPs in defence of KindikiAn opinion piece marking one year since Raila Amolo Odinga's death reflects on his legacy as "the father of the Second Liberation," arguing that his spirit lives on in the people he inspired, the Orange Democratic Movement, and those continuing to demand a better Kenya.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece marking one year since Raila Amolo Odinga's death reflects on his legacy as "the father of the Second Liberation," arguing that his spirit lives on in the people he inspired, the Orange Democratic Movement, and those continuing to demand a better Kenya.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Busia Governor Paul Otuoma complained that ODM leadership has not communicated its standpoint to elected members regarding coalition negotiations with UDA, leaving politicians unclear about the party's position ahead of the general election.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Senators have raised concerns over cattle rustling, armed banditry and inter-community conflicts in Northern Kenya, citing recent deaths in Isiolo county during a livestock recovery operation. They are urging the Senate National Security Committee to investigate the security situation in Marsabit, Isiolo, Samburu and neighbouring counties and assess the adequacy of security deployment and intelligence coordination.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto announced that expansion of the Mzima Springs water project in Taita-Taveta County will begin this year, with the Government mobilising KSh30 billion through the National Infrastructure Fund to address water shortages in the region and supply Mombasa City.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto said the 2027 General Election will give Kenyans a chance to rally behind national unity, inclusivity, and equitable resource distribution, and to reject tribalism, marginalisation, and divisive politics. He cited his administration's focus on service delivery and the Broad-Based Government arrangement as efforts to promote national cohesion.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
Ugenya MP David Ochieng, former Rarieda MP Nicholas Gumbo, and Deputy Governor William Oduol are positioning themselves as candidates for the Siaya gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election. All three have expressed support for President William Ruto's Broad-Based Government.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of using Siaya Governor to frustrate government programmes, urging county leadership to focus on serving residents. Ruto predicted the Broad-Based Government would secure a landslide victory in the 2027 General Election.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has warned that Kenyans will not "gamble" with the country's future by electing political leaders without a clear agenda or track record, contrasting the Broad-Based Government's demonstrable record and vision with other political formations built around personalities rather than policy.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
Senior state officers in Western Kenya have shifted focus to campaigning for elective seats rather than implementing government development projects, with locals accusing them of using state resources for personal political gain and rendering the administration unpopular ahead of the 2027 General Election.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
A parliamentary group meeting intended to resolve tensions over the Broad-Based Government escalated into a walkout by Mt Kenya MPs protesting what they called the humiliation of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, triggered by outbursts from Kisii Governor Simba Arati.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to seek an advisory opinion from the Supreme Court within 30 days to resolve outstanding constitutional and legal questions about boundary delimitation ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that unresolved issues could trigger a crisis or post-election litigation.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto told a Broad-Based Coalition leaders' meeting in Naivasha that there has been accelerated development since ODM joined the government, stating that despite being political competitors, ODM and UDA came together for the country's sake and that political competition should not divide Kenya.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned opposition leaders seeking the presidency in 2027 that rallies and slogans alone will not deliver the presidency, saying contenders must demonstrate credible policies, a clear national agenda and a track record to convince voters. He argued the contest will be determined by national numbers rather than popularity in a handful of regions.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, despite being President Ruto's Principal Assistant and UDA Deputy Party leader, faces a serious challenge to his position amid reports that his Intergovernmental Coordination docket has been handed to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nelson Havi has cautioned President Ruto and Broad-Based Government leaders against dismissing Rigathi Gachagua's political influence in Mt Kenya, arguing the Ol Kalou by-election loss demonstrates the former Deputy President's strength among Kikuyu voters and that such support is crucial for the 2027 election.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi has cautioned President Ruto and Broad-Based Government leaders against dismissing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's political influence, citing the Ol Kalou by-election as evidence of Gachagua's strength in the Mt Kenya region and warning that ignoring his support among Kikuyu voters ahead of 2027 would be politically risky.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
ODM party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga defended recent remarks he made at State House, clarifying that his comments had been misunderstood. Speaking at an economic empowerment event in Gem, Siaya County, Oburu said he meant to reference visionary leadership rather than dictatorship.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece examines how President Ruto's administration is using the national budget as a political instrument ahead of the 2027 General Election, including a KSh3.9 billion allocation for village elder stipends that strengthens grassroots community influencers, while the opposition organises itself.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
A TIFA survey conducted in May 2026 found that 74 percent of Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, with taxation, healthcare challenges and security concerns fueling economic hardship. Inflation, high prices and taxation were cited by 44 percent of respondents as the country's most pressing challenge, nearly double the level recorded in November 2025.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
A TIFA poll conducted in May 2026 among 2,013 adults across all 47 counties found that 74 percent of respondents believe Kenya is moving in the wrong direction, driven primarily by rising living costs, unemployment, and taxation. Nearly two-thirds of households say they are worse off economically than during the 2022 General Election.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
A TIFA Research poll shows President William Ruto remains the most preferred presidential candidate at 24 per cent ahead of the 2027 General Election, but his support is considered vulnerable. The opposition vote is scattered among several contenders, and TIFA notes that the absence of a dominant opposition challenger could work in Ruto's favour despite his relatively modest popularity.
14 May 2026 · Capital News →
A TIFA Research survey of 2,013 Kenyans across all 47 counties finds President Ruto with 24 per cent support if elections were held today, his highest rating since May 2025, while Kalonzo Musyoka places second at 19 per cent and three in four Kenyans prefer someone else or remain undecided. Ruto draws strongest support from Northern Kenya at 48 per cent and Nyanza at 41 per cent, but only nine per cent in Mt Kenya where Gachagua commands 70 per cent recognition.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
A TIFA Research poll conducted in May finds 56 per cent of Kenyans oppose the Broad-Based Government while 30 per cent support it, marking the coalition between the Orange Democratic Movement and United Democratic Alliance at its lowest support level in a year.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
A TIFA survey conducted in May 2026 shows support for President Ruto's broad-based government with the late former PM Raila Odinga has declined sharply since November 2025, falling from 44 percent to 30 percent, while opposition rose from 48 percent to 56 percent. Support has weakened across nearly all regions, including Western Kenya (from 62 to 29 percent), Central Rift (from 60 to 32 percent), Nyanza (from 59 to 49 percent), and Lower Eastern (from 38 to 19 percent).
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
A TIFA Research poll released in May 2024 shows Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 10 per cent in presidential preference, up from zero a year prior, and leading the Luhya community with 44 per cent backing among those acknowledging an ethnic leader. His rise tracks with his leadership of the 'Linda Mwananchi' faction opposing ODM's Broad-Based Government arrangement with President Ruto's administration.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →