{"id":846,"date":"2025-04-06T17:01:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T17:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateupdate.co.ke\/?p=846"},"modified":"2025-04-06T17:01:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-06T17:01:55","slug":"mudavadi-shed-light-on-leaving-uda-as-new-party-rumors-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateupdate.co.ke\/index.php\/2025\/04\/06\/mudavadi-shed-light-on-leaving-uda-as-new-party-rumors-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"Mudavadi Shed Light on Leaving UDA as New Party Rumors Revealed\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, has come out guns blazing to dismiss widespread claims that he is secretly joining a new political party.<\/span><\/p>\n

The rumors, which have recently gained traction across media and political circles, follow months of political realignment in the Kenya Kwanza administration and sparked heated speculation over Mudavadi\u2019s next political move\u2014especially after the folding of his Amani National Congress (ANC) into President William Ruto\u2019s United Democratic Alliance (UDA).<\/span><\/p>\n

However, in a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday, April 6, Mudavadi\u2019s communications team broke the silence and set the record straight.<\/p>\n

\u201cH.E. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, has noted with concern reports in some media outlets associating him with a new political party,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the record and avoidance of doubt, Dr. Mudavadi is firmly in the government under the Kenya Kwanza Alliance Administration led by H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces.\u201d<\/p>\n

This bold clarification comes just months after the ANC formally merged with UDA in a historic move that reshaped Kenya\u2019s political terrain. The merger, which was officially announced on January 17, 2025, followed prolonged negotiations and behind-the-scenes strategy meetings.<\/p>\n

Despite rumors of internal resistance and political tensions, Mudavadi made it clear that the move was entirely voluntary and endorsed by the ANC party leadership and members.<\/p>\n

Sources close to Mudavadi\u2019s office revealed that the decision to fold ANC into UDA was guided by a broader vision of unity and national service, rather than personal ambition or political opportunism.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Prime Cabinet Secretary has maintained integrity, honesty, and dignity in his political career and has never acted with duplicity,\u201d the statement emphasized.<\/p>\n

To support this position, Mudavadi\u2019s office cited the appointment of several former ANC officials to key positions within the UDA party and national government. One notable example is former ANC Deputy Party Leader and current Lamu Governor Issa Timamy, who retained his leadership role within UDA after the merger.<\/p>\n

Other ANC secretariat members were also absorbed into UDA, maintaining continuity and ensuring representation of the party\u2019s ideological roots.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, the merger came with visible changes to the UDA party identity, underscoring the depth of integration between the two parties. UDA chairperson and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire revealed that the party\u2019s logo and official colors were modified to reflect the ANC’s branding.<\/p>\n

This was not merely cosmetic\u2014it symbolized the birth of a new formation that would carry forward the political values and aspirations of both parties.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe merger was scheduled for last year but stalled because of challenges and bottlenecks,\u201d Mbarire revealed during the announcement. \u201cBut because of our new deputy party leader, he ensured to open up that process and unlocked and straightened all the obstacles to ensure we get here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her reference to the \u201cnew deputy party leader\u201d alludes to a key reshuffle that occurred following the controversial impeachment of former Deputy Party Leader and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Gachagua\u2019s fall from grace triggered internal restructuring within UDA and delayed the merger\u2019s finalization.<\/p>\n

Political analysts now view the successful completion of the merger as a testament to the Ruto administration\u2019s resolve to consolidate power ahead of the 2027 general elections.<\/p>\n

Yet, despite the clear merger and public unity, whispers of Mudavadi\u2019s alleged dalliance with a new political vehicle have continued to swirl. Some political insiders speculate that certain factions within Kenya Kwanza, possibly uncomfortable with Mudavadi\u2019s rising influence, are fueling the rumors to undermine his position.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are those who fear Mudavadi\u2019s growing stature, especially given his diplomatic portfolio and increasing presence in international affairs,\u201d a source close to the Prime Cabinet Secretary told this publication. \u201cThey are the ones trying to paint him as disloyal.\u201d<\/p>\n

But if the recent statement is anything to go by, Mudavadi is not wavering.<\/p>\n

\u201cMudavadi remains committed to his government’s responsibility of diligently serving the people of Kenya and has absolutely no intention of joining another political outfit,\u201d it concluded.<\/p>\n

As the 2027 political race gradually begins to take shape, the reaffirmation of Mudavadi\u2019s loyalty to President Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza government sends a strong message to both allies and critics: he\u2019s here to stay. The merger between ANC and UDA might have sparked wild speculation, but it has also solidified Mudavadi\u2019s role as a key player in Ruto\u2019s inner circle.<\/p>\n

In the high-stakes game of Kenyan politics, clarity can be elusive\u2014but for now, Musalia Mudavadi\u2019s position is crystal clear. He is not only standing by President Ruto but actively shaping the future of their shared political vision.<\/p>\n

Whether this unity holds through to the next election cycle remains to be seen, but one thing is certain\u2014the rumors of Mudavadi\u2019s defection have been thoroughly and decisively debunked.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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