{
  "id": 7316639,
  "title": "Arati: ODM will not settle for less than 50pc share in 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/arati-odm-will-not-settle-for-less-than-50pc-share-in-2027",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T12:30:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/arati-odm-will-not-settle-for-less-than-50pc-share-in-2027/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAIROBI, Kenya – ODM Deputy Party Leader and Kisii Governor Simba Arati has called for an equal power-sharing arrangement between his party and President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the 2027 General Election. During President Ruto's recent visit to Nyanza, Arati emphasized that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) must secure half of the government alongside Ruto. He stressed that the ODM and UDA should share government positions 50/50, stating that there is no alternative to this arrangement. The ODM leader's demand highlights the party's expectations for significant political returns from its cooperation with President Ruto ahead of the 2027 elections. As the partnership between the two parties continues to evolve, questions have arisen about the distribution of senior government positions, with Arati advocating for a 50-50 division. This demand comes amidst ongoing debate over the political gains ODM seeks should the partnership transform into an electoral coalition. ODM is reportedly pushing for a substantial stake in the next administration, potentially including the Deputy President's position. The party's stance underscores the delicate balance it must strike between maintaining its role in President Ruto's administration and addressing the demands of its grassroots supporters for tangible political and policy gains. President Ruto recently affirmed that ODM and UDA are not competitors but partners in the Broad-Based Government framework, working together to transform the country.",
  "summary": "“In the 2027 government, we as ODM must get a half share together with Honorable Ruto,” Arati said.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}