UDA-ODM pact good for Kenya- Wetang’ula

National Assembly  Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has rallied behind the UDA-ODM pact signed on Friday, emphasizing that it will enhance national cohesion.

Speaking during a memorial service of the late IEBC chair Wafula Chebukati, Wetang’ula urged leaders to put the country’s stability and progress above individual interests.

“Mheshimiwa Rais Ruto na Mheshimiwa Raila Odinga na sisi sote tumeketi, tumeongea, tumekubaliana (President Ruto and honourable Raila Odinga and all of us have sat down, talked and agreed), Kenya is bigger than an individual. We must unite politically for our economic well-being, for peace, security, and the tranquility of our country. Whenever we come together as leaders, in the unity between Raila, Ruto, and all of us, it makes Kenya a better place for all,” Wetang’ula stated.

His remarks set the tone for a broader call to unity, with leaders from across the political divide affirming that the pact represents a new chapter in Kenya’s governance.

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi linked the UDA-ODM agreement to the integrity of Chebukati’s leadership at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), stating:

“Ruto and Raila’s agreement cements Chebukati’s decision during the last general election.”

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa echoed Wetang’ula’s sentiments, stressing that choosing development over political hostility does not diminish leadership.

“We are not lesser leaders for choosing to fight for development. We are all beneficiaries of Chebukati’s decisions,” he remarked.

Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang called for a broader national effort, urging both leaders and citizens to rally behind the country’s development agenda.

“It is not just about working for the government but for our country as well. Unity must translate into action that benefits every Kenyan,” he said.

The agreement between President William Ruto’s UDA party and ODM leader Raila Odinga’s faction marked the culmination of weeks of consultations.

The working arrangement will see both parties share political infrastructure and align on national interests, signaling a shift toward collaborative governance.

Leaders at Chebukati’s memorial reinforced that unity at the top can set the tone for peace and economic progress across the country.