Also known as: United Democratic Alliance · ruling United Democratic Alliance · governing UDA party · United Democratic Alliance Party · UDA fraternity · UDA legislators
UDA — Kenya's ruling political party backing President William Ruto's 2027 re-election, currently facing competition from ODM and internal defections.
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Despite claims by the Opposition that armed men and suspected goons attacked voters in Ol Kalou, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate handed the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) a crushing defeat, winning by an overwhelming margin. …
How DCP guarded the voteThe Standard
… andidate, Kamau Ngotho, will bolster former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s claim to title of “Mt Kenya Kingpin.” At the same time, the manner of the victory – a landslide (84% vs 13% by early morning Friday) despite enormous investments by the United Democratic Alliance (UDA …
Ol Kalou results will reverberate into the futureThe Standard
Despite claims by the Opposition that armed men and suspected goons attacked voters in Ol Kalou, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate handed the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) a crushing defeat, winning by an overwhelming margin. …
Against all odds: How Ol Kalou guarded the voteThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterThe Ol Kalou seat fell vacant after the death of former MP David Njuguna Kiaraho.Democracy for Citizens Party candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru won the by-election with 35,440 votes against United Democratic Alliance candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah's …
Activist Ademba freed on Sh20,000 bail after Ol Kalou by-election arrestThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) have begun negotiations on a joint manifesto, signalling a deepening political partnership ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
ODM, UDA begin joint manifesto talks as leaders rally behind Ruto's re-election bidCitizen Digital
… It was a well-orchestrated strategy that saw the party's candidate, Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru, garner 35,440 votes against his closest challenger, the United Democratic Alliance's Samuel Muchina Nyaga, who received 5,450 votes. …
From campaign trail to victory: The strategy behind DCP's Ol Kalou winCitizen Digital
… It was a well-orchestrated strategy that saw the party's candidate, Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru, garner 35,440 votes against his closest challenger, the United Democratic Alliance's Samuel Muchina Nyaga, who received 5,450 votes. …
From campaign trail to victory: The strategy behind DCP's Ol Kalou winCitizen Digital
… His nearest rival, Samuel Muchina Nyagah of President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA), the party of the sitting government, managed only 5,450. …
The Kipipiri script: How Ol Kalou by-election revived memories of KANU's defeat in 1995Citizen Digital
… His nearest rival, Samuel Muchina Nyagah of President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA), the party of the sitting government, managed only 5,450. …
The Kipipiri script: How Ol Kalou by-election revived memories of KANU's defeat in 1995Capital News
… The leaders vowed to work with the Government in the transformation of the county and also joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). …
Mwengi Mutuse Leads Makueni Leaders Into UDASilas Jakakimba, a lawyer and political strategist who spent 19 years working alongside former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and now serves as UDA Secretary for Homa Bay County. He is focused on winning the Suba North parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Silas Jakakimba, a lawyer and political strategist who spent 19 years working alongside former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and now serves as UDA Secretary for Homa Bay County. He is focused on winning the Suba North parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed as "fake news" reports that President William Ruto transferred his role of chairing intergovernmental coordination to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. The denial comes amid intensified political speculation about Kindiki's isolation within government and suggestions from some allies that he may not be the best choice as Ruto's running mate in 2027.
16 hours ago · Capital News →
ODM has declared the deputy presidential position non-negotiable for backing President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, arguing that since Ruto is running on the UDA ticket for president, ODM should produce the running mate. The party is reviewing its working arrangement with UDA and insisting the condition is essential for the coalition to continue.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Karachuonyo Constituency are being encouraged to register as voters in large numbers to strengthen efforts to split the constituency. The UDA party is targeting 130,000 registered voters, arguing that increased voter registration will bolster their case to the IEBC for division during the next electoral boundaries review.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
UDA women have condemned attacks and intimidation based on political affiliation, saying Kenyans have the right to support leaders and parties of their choice. They cited the case of Rachel Wandeto and called on all Kenyans to respect divergent political views, urging opposition leaders to focus on issues and policies rather than attacking individuals.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed alleged that members of Parliament were given money to support former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment in October 2024, and that Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot distributed the funds to MPs in the National Assembly and Senate.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has demanded that Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar resign, accusing them of using inflammatory rhetoric unsuitable for public leadership. Speaking at a funeral in Kitui, Kalonzo extended his criticism to President William Ruto's administration, warning against arbitrary arrests and alleged abductions of opposition supporters.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka condemned tribal remarks by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale at a burial in Kitui County, declaring that Duale and UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar are unfit for public office and should resign.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has called on President William Ruto to immediately dismiss Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over remarks she described as ethnically divisive, warning that failure to act would be interpreted as approval of tribal politics. Karua also criticized the National Cohesion and Integration Commission for moving too slowly in addressing complaints related to hate speech and ethnic incitement.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto's administration of orchestrating a campaign to undermine Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, claiming recent remarks by ODM Secretary-General Junet Mohammed about potential UDA-ODM cooperation were part of a political strategy aimed at frustrating Kindiki into leaving office. Gachagua warned that political divisions within the Mt. Kenya region could weaken its influence ahead of the 2027 General Election.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has assured Kenyans of free, fair and credible elections on Tuesday August 10, 2027, dismissing opposition claims that elections will not be peaceful and calling those spreading such messages "enemies of democracy."
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru called for Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to apologize for remarks she characterized as ethnic profiling in response to the Ol Kalou by-election, saying it was dangerous to reduce the government's political challenges to tribal prejudice.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion survey by the Centre for African Progress conducted among 4,500 respondents in Nairobi's 17 constituencies places Embakasi East MP Babu Owino at 36 per cent, ahead of businesswoman Agnes Kagure at 32 per cent, with incumbent Governor Johnson Sakaja trailing at 11 per cent.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Standard opinion piece argues that Pauline Njoroge's resignation from Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee Party to align with Senator Edwin Sifuna is a "reckless gamble" that may damage her political prospects, warning that if her move fails to deliver results by 2027, she may not recover.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
A TIFA opinion poll conducted from June 13–22, 2026, shows the Linda Mwananchi faction of ODM, led by Edwin Sifuna, James Orengo, and Babu Owino, enjoys 74% backing among ODM supporters, compared to 20% for the Dr. Oburu Oginga-led Linda Ground faction. Linda Mwananchi posts strong regional backing in Nairobi (79%), Mt. Kenya (89%), Western (89%), and the Central Rift (87%), while Linda Ground's strongest showing is in Nyanza at 40%.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has switched from President Ruto's ruling UDA party to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), and will defend his gubernatorial seat on the DCP ticket in the 2027 election. Gachagua publicly welcomed Kang'ata at his residence, calling the move a boost for the opposition party ahead of the next general election.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has left the ruling UDA party to join former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). The move comes one week after Kang'ata initially switched to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi party.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A June 2026 TIFA opinion survey places the Orange Democratic Movement at 20 percent support, ahead of the ruling United Democratic Alliance at 17 percent, with the Democracy for Citizens Party third at 12 percent.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
A TIFA Research survey found that 52 percent of Kenyans oppose the Broad-Based Government formed between President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, compared to 30 percent who support it, with opposition outweighing support by nearly two to one despite the arrangement's stated goal of fostering national unity.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
MP Gideon Kimaiyo has rejected his political opponents' criticism of his unmarried status, arguing that marriage is not a priority and that voters should judge him on his development record in his first term. He says he prioritized educating his siblings and building houses for them after his parents died.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has challenged Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua to provide evidence for claims that Kuria was involved in planning violence during the recent Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Kuria dismissed the allegations as baseless and revisited his long-running political differences with Gachagua over Mt Kenya politics and UDA coalition strategy.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua declared that his party would form a wave to unseat President William Ruto and the UDA party, saying Ruto must pay for alleged betrayal against the Mt. Kenya community. Speaking at a requiem mass for youth killed during the Ol Kalou by-election, Gachagua vowed his party would replace all elected officials with DCP candidates.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has dismissed accusations from Democracy for Citizens party leader Rigathi Gachagua linking him to electoral chaos and hiring of goons during recent by-elections in the Mt. Kenya region, calling the repeated allegations unfounded.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uriri MP Mark Nyamita argued that the recent Ol Kalou Constituency by-election result has no bearing on the 2027 general elections, since President William Ruto was not on the ballot. He dismissed opposition claims that the election signals what awaits the president, characterizing the opposition as united only by opposition to one individual.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu has defected from the ruling UDA to join the National Economic Democratic Party (NEDP), with the party announcing she will contest the Mara Constituency parliamentary seat in Tharaka Nithi County in 2027.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Charles Owino, former National Police Service spokesperson, has been appointed as the government's new spokesperson in the executive office of the President. His appointment has raised questions about his impartiality and transparent communication, given his previous controversial remarks defending police actions during protests and his reputation as a combative defender of the police force.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Charles Owino has been appointed as the government's new spokesperson, transitioning from his role as former NPS spokesperson to the executive office of the President. His appointment has raised questions about his impartiality and transparent communication, given his controversial defence of police actions during protests and allegations of police brutality during his previous tenure.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu joined the National Economic Development Party (NEDP) led by Mike Sonko on Thursday, departing the UDA as she positions herself to contest the Maara Constituency parliamentary seat ahead of the 2027 General Election.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua dismissed Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale as a "noisemaker" for claiming the Ol Kalou by-election was a contest between DCP and Jubilee Party rather than involving the ruling UDA, arguing the government's spending of Ksh.16 billion in the constituency showed government involvement.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has predicted that the ruling United Democratic Alliance will fail to win any elective seat in Mt Kenya region during the 2027 General Election, citing the party's recent loss in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election as proof that President William Ruto has lost voter support in the region.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →