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Out of context! UDA SG Omar clarifies remarks on Mt Kenya leaders
In a clarification statement issued on Sunday, Omar said he remained committed to “upholding the dignity, rights, and unity of all Kenyans” throughout his public life.
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Ol Kalou by-election: Nyaga urges unity and development focus after UDA nomination win
The Ol Kalou parliamentary seat became vacant following the death of former MP David Njuguna Kiaraho on March 29, 2026, setting the stage for a by-election scheduled for July. Kiaraho had been elected on a UDA ticket during the 2022 General Election before his passing.
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UDA to hold repeat Phase II grassroot elections on April 23, 2026
More than 450,000 aspirants are expected to compete for 20 grassroots positions, with participation drawn from women, youth, special interest groups, farmers, religious organisations, professionals, and MSMEs and traders. The party estimates that around eight million members will take part in the exercise across more than 9,000 polling centres.
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UDA defends Wandayi, Kinyanjui amid fuel import storm
Reports of substandard or non-compliant fuel entering the market have also raised concern, with questions emerging over whether proper quality checks were followed.
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Omar defends Energy CS Wandayi, says cartels tried to exploit fuel crisis
He argued that Wandayi acted in the public interest by flagging irregularities that could have disrupted fuel supply and destabilised the economy.
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UDA deputy secretary general Daniel Ole Sambu is dead
In a formal condolence message released by UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar, the party expressed deep sorrow and paid tribute to Ole Sambu’s longstanding commitment to its growth and democratic ideals.
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Rebels in UDA told to quit or face contest
Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, November 28, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar said disloyal members should either resign or face the party in a fair contest.
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UDA pledges to honour Raila by executing NADCO report and 10-point agenda
The Nadco report was concluded and signed on November 25, 2023, and later presented in Parliament, first in the National Assembly on December 7, 2023, and then in the Senate on February 21, 2024. The report, compiled by representatives from both UDA and ODM, proposed constitutional, legal, and policy reforms designed to address pressing national issues.
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UDA dismisses Uhuru’s remarks on Ruto’s Linda Jamii programme
According to UDA, Linda Mama only covered the mother during delivery, leaving out critical needs for the newborn and the rest of the family.
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Senator Orwoba kicked out of UDA, set to lose seat
UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar said the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) had adopted and ratified the decision by the Disciplinary Committee to expel the senator with immediate effect.
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UDA to hold fresh grassroots elections in Tana River, Mombasa
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the ruling party said the repeat polls are scheduled to run from 9am to 3pm on May 17.
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UDA and Uganda's ruling party NRM seal strategic political alliance
The partnership will facilitate mutual capacity building through targeted, transformative training programs tailored to each party’s strengths.