{
  "id": 481522,
  "title": "Kenya Kwanza, ODM begin work on joint 2027 manifesto",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/kenya-kwanza-odm-begin-work-on-joint-2027-manifesto",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T15:50:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/kenya-kwanza-odm-begin-work-on-joint-2027-manifesto/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nairobi, Kenya, on August 10 — President William Ruto has revealed that Kenya Kwanza and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have agreed to collaborate as a coalition for the 2027 General Election, transforming their government partnership into a joint electoral platform. The announcement was made during a gathering in Naivasha, where Ruto emphasized the parties' decision to develop a common manifesto and jointly seek Kenya's mandate in the upcoming election. This shift marks a significant change from their previous cooperation in government to a formal political arrangement aimed at securing power in 2027. Ruto stated that the partnership, initially driven by national stability and cooperation, now necessitates a clear political framework ahead of the elections. A 10-member team, with representatives from both political formations, will be tasked with creating the joint manifesto, which will be presented to voters in 2027. The coalition will draw from shared values and priorities, as well as insights from Kenyans gathered through national consultations and discussions on Kenya Beyond Vision 2030 and the National Development Charter. Ruto acknowledged that the coalition cannot rely solely on its existing achievements in government and stressed that the campaign must answer broader questions about Kenya's long-term development trajectory, transcending political and electoral cycles.",
  "summary": "NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 10 — President William Ruto has announced that Kenya Kwanza and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will formally work together as a coalition in the 2027 General…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Capital FM Kenya",
        "title": "Ruto names team to craft Kenya Kwanza-ODM 2027 manifesto",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/ruto-names-team-to-craft-kenya-kwanza-odm-2027-manifesto",
        "published": "2026-08-10T15:59:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "KBC",
        "title": "Kenya Kwanza, ODM form team to draft 2027 manifesto",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/kenya-kwanza-odm-form-team-to-draft-2027-manifesto",
        "published": "2026-08-10T16:48:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Ruto: ODM and UDA parties will develop a joint 2027 manifesto",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/ruto-odm-and-uda-parties-will-develop-a-joint-2027-manifesto",
        "published": "2026-08-10T17:10:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}