NAIROBI, Kenya, May 24 — United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar has issued a public apology following backlash from Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru over remarks she described as “ethnic baiting” targeting the Mt Kenya region. …
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Hassan Omar
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UDA Secretary General who defended government's fuel crisis response and apologized for remarks on land issues in May 2026.
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- May 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 24 — Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has sharply criticized United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar, accusing him of engaging in “shortsighted, undemocratic ethnic baiting” following recent remarks perceived as targeting the Mt Kenya reg …
Waiguru slams Hassan Omar over alleged ethnic remarks, demands apologyUDA SG Omar says remarks were about Coast land injustices, not division, as he issues apology By Citizen Reporter May 24, 2026 11:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar speakin …
UDA SG Omar says remarks were about Coast land injustices, not division, as he issues apologyJubilee allies hit out at Hassan Omar remarks as they accuse govt of divisive politics By Weru Mwangi May 24, 2026 10:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Leaders allied to the Jubilee Party …
Jubilee allies hit out at Hassan Omar remarks as they accuse govt of divisive politicsJubilee allies hit out aNaivasha MP Kihara hits out at UDA’s Hassan Omar over tribal narrative, warns of rising tensions By Ann Ngige Nyamu May 24, 2026 08:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Naivasha MP Jayne Kih …
Naivasha MP Kihara hits out at UDA’s Hassan Omar over tribal narrative, warns of rising tensions… The leaders criticised remarks made by East African Legislative Assembly member Hassan Omar, who claimed Uhuru was to blame for many of the current problems facing Kenyans. …
Mombasa Jubilee officials hit back at UDA over attacks on Uhuru… We lost over 1,300 Kenyans and hundreds of thousands of Kenyans are up to date in IDP camps.” Malala singled out Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar as key figures allegedly pushing the narrative. …
Malala accuses Ruto of ethnic profiling against Kikuyus, reviving '41 vs 1' politics… Speaking during a televised address from the United Kingdom, Gachagua responded to United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar, who had questioned why Kenyans were angry with President William Ruto amid rising fuel prices and anti-government protests. …
Gachagua denies radicalisation claims, says taxes and BRT rollout to blame… ernment. “We know there are people who are sponsoring chaos and using the suffering of Kenyans to pursue political agendas,” Murkomen said during a press briefing on Monday, warning that security agencies would firmly deal with organisers of violent protests.Likewise, Hassan Omar …
Stop hiding behind Uhuru over fuel price crisis… Addressing a press briefing on Tuesday, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar defended President William Ruto’s administration, saying the sharp rise in fuel prices and the resulting transport chaos were driven by global geopolitical tensions rather than local policy failures. …
UDA accuses opposition of exploiting fuel crisis for political gain
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UDA Secretary General apologizes for ethnic remarks on Mt Kenya region
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Hassan Omar issued a public apology after backlash from Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru over remarks she described as "ethnic baiting" targeting Mt Kenya. Omar said his earlier comments had been "misinterpreted and taken out of context" and were made within the context of advocacy on historical land injustices affecting the Coastal region.
Why it matters
UDA Secretary General's apology for ethnic remarks signals accountability pressure after backlash, but reflects worrying ethnic political rhetoric.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
Yesterday
UDA Secretary General apologizes for ethnic remarks on Mt Kenya region
Hassan Omar issued a public apology after backlash from Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru over remarks she described as "ethnic baiting" targeting Mt Kenya. Omar said his earlier comments had been "misinterpreted and taken out of context" and were made within the context of advocacy on historical land injustices affecting the Coastal region.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
Waiguru demands apology from Hassan Omar over ethnic remarks
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has criticized UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar for engaging in "ethnic baiting" targeting the Mt Kenya region, calling his statements "shortsighted and undemocratic" and demanding a public apology. Waiguru said such inflammatory rhetoric risks reviving ethnic divisions and warned that the country has moved past such divisions.
23 hours ago · Capital News →
UDA Secretary-General Omar apologises for misinterpreted Coast land remarks
UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar has issued an apology and clarification over remarks he said were misinterpreted and taken out of context, insisting his comments were about historical land injustices affecting the Coast region and not intended to promote division or demean any community.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubilee leaders accuse government of divisive politics, scapegoating Uhuru
Leaders allied to the Jubilee Party in Juja have accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of using former President Uhuru Kenyatta as a scapegoat to deflect from what they say are failed leadership and stalled development projects. They defended Uhuru's legacy in education, healthcare and infrastructure, and criticized the current administration for rising taxation, corruption and economic hardship.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Naivasha MP accuses Ruto, UDA leader of stoking ethnic tensions
Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara accused President William Ruto and UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar of fuelling ethnic hostility ahead of the 2027 General Election, claiming they are pushing an anti-Kikuyu narrative that threatens national cohesion. Kihara defended Mt Kenya region voters' right to hold the president accountable for unfulfilled 2022 campaign pledges.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa Jubilee leaders defend Uhuru against UDA attacks
Mombasa Jubilee Party leaders have defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta against what they term persistent attacks by UDA-affiliated leaders, accusing the government of using the former president as a scapegoat for its failures. Party officials cited infrastructure projects implemented during the Jubilee administration, including road expansions, the Dongo Kundu bypass, Makupa bridge, and port dredging works.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →
Wednesday 20 May
Malala accuses Ruto of ethnic profiling against Kikuyus
Democracy for Citizens Party deputy leader Cleophas Malala has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating ethnic profiling against the Kikuyu community ahead of the 2027 General Election, drawing parallels to the divisive "41 vs 1" narrative associated with the 2007 post-election violence period.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gachagua accuses government of radicalising Kenyans through economic policy
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of fuelling public anger by mishandling the economy, transport sector policies, and alleged human rights abuses. He specifically criticised Bus Rapid Transit proposals, saying they threatened livelihoods in the matatu industry.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
Jubilee leaders blame Kenya Kwanza for fuel crisis, economic mismanagement
Jubilee Party leaders, including former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of incompetence and mismanagement behind Kenya's economic crisis and spiralling fuel prices. Matiang'i warned against politicising public suffering and national security concerns, noting that Kenyans are struggling with rising taxes, unaffordable school fees, and other hardships.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tuesday 19 May
UDA defends govt response to fuel crisis amid opposition criticism
The ruling UDA party has accused opposition leaders of exploiting the ongoing fuel crisis and public transport disruptions for political gain, with UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar attributing the sharp rise in fuel prices to global geopolitical tensions, particularly Middle East conflicts affecting international oil supply chains, rather than local policy failures.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Saturday 16 May
UDA senator's degrading remarks to student warrant party discipline
An opinion piece argues that United Democratic Alliance-nominated Senator Karen Nyamu should face party disciplinary action for remarks made to a minor during a Senate civic education visit on 25 March, citing violations of Chapter Six and the Children Act. Over 1,700 people have petitioned UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar to invoke party mechanisms and issue a formal public censure.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
UDA claims by-election wins affirm Ruto's political strength
The United Democratic Alliance Secretary General Hassan Omar said three by-election victories on Wednesday demonstrate growing public confidence in President William Ruto ahead of 2027, with UDA candidates winning in Emurua Dikirr parliamentary seat and two wards in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thursday 14 May
UDA nominates Mushina for Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election
The United Democratic Alliance has formally handed Samuel Mushina its party ticket for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026. Party officials called for unity among all nominations aspirants to support Mushina's candidacy.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tuesday 12 May
Opinion: Senator Cherargei prioritizes loyalty over legal training
The Standard's opinion column criticizes Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei for proposing unconstitutional legislation, including a bill to extend presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years, which his own party UDA disowned. The author argues that his actions demonstrate political subservience rather than legal competence.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
Wednesday 29 April
Ex-nominated Senator Orwoba arrested attempting Senate access
Former nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba was arrested at Parliament Buildings while attempting to enter the Senate chambers following a court ruling that reinstated her as a UDA member. Orwoba, ousted from her position in 2025, was blocked by security officers as she insisted she was reporting back to work.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →