The Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary (OPCS) has affirmed that Musalia Mudavadi’s position as Prime Cabinet Secretary remains secure and is in line with the pre-2022 General Election agreement signed by Kenya Kwanza coalition affiliate parties.
In a statement issued on Saturday, OPCS clarified that the recent merger between the Amani National Congress (ANC) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) does not affect Mudavadi’s role in government.
“The merger of ANC with UDA has solidified the position of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, ensuring that all terms of the pre-2022 General Election agreement remain valid and binding until 2027,” the statement read.
The clarification comes amid growing speculation linking Mudavadi’s former position as ANC party leader to the ongoing political realignments within the government.
OPCS reiterated that Kenya Kwanza leaders remain committed to the coalition’s original mandate, despite the recent signing of a cooperation agreement between UDA, Kenya Kwanza, and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
“Kenya Kwanza remains intact, strong, and fully dedicated to delivering on its promises to the people of Kenya,” the statement added.
The OPCS press service also acknowledged stakeholders, particularly former ANC supporters, for their role in facilitating the transition, terming the merger a bold step toward strengthening Kenya Kwanza’s governance agenda.
“This milestone would not have been possible without your unwavering trust and commitment,” it noted, emphasizing the coalition’s renewed focus on unity, efficiency, and a shared vision for Kenya’s future.
The statement further assured that with the merger now formalized, Kenya Kwanza remains focused on delivering on its electoral promises while maintaining political stability ahead of the 2027 elections.
A week ago, while speaking in Malava, Mudavadi emphasized the need for leaders to work together to build a united, secure, and prosperous nation.
He reiterated his support for the framework agreement between Kenya Kwanza and ODM, describing it as a necessary step toward resolving Kenya’s social, economic, and political challenges.
Mudavadi has often revisited his “ANC Earthquake” moment of January 23, 2022, describing it as one of the toughest decisions he had to make. However, he maintains that it was a strategic move to disrupt Kenya’s political landscape.
“On January 23, 2022, I made the famous ‘Tusidanganyane’ speech, referring to it as an earthquake. I have since been vindicated, and we changed Kenya’s politics forever. I always take a long-term view of my decisions,” he said last week in Malava.
Mudavadi added that the ANC-UDA merger was a calculated move to ensure the party’s relevance and influence in national politics, warning that any delay could have seen ANC sidelined.
“Sisi watu wa ANC tukichelewa, tungeshangaa. Ndiyo maana nikaweka mkataba kwamba ANC ina-merge na UDA, tuwe chama kimoja. Sasa tunakaa upande wa UDA tukinegosiate,” he stated.
Following the merger, several former ANC officials have been integrated into UDA’s leadership. Lamu Governor Issa Timamy has been appointed UDA’s Deputy Party Leader, while former ANC National Chair Kelvin Lunani now serves as the party’s Vice Chair.
Former ANC Secretary-General Omboko Milemba has been named Deputy Secretary-General.
Other appointments include:
- Advocate Ferrah Etyang, former ANC Elections Board Secretary, who was sworn in as a UDA National Elections Board member.
- Kennedy Omulo Junior, who now serves as UDA’s Director of Devolution and County Affairs.
- Nathaniel Mongare, appointed Director of Political Affairs, Resource Mobilization, and Diaspora Affairs.
- Margaret Ndanyi, who now serves as UDA’s Director of Women, Voter Education, and Training.
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has officially gazetted ANC’s dissolution, marking the end of its decade-long existence.
A Gazette Notice dated March 7, 2025, confirmed that the party voluntarily dissolved following a Special National Delegates Congress held on February 7, 2025.
“Under Sections 9 and 34C of the Political Parties Act, and Paragraph 22 of the Second Schedule, it is notified for the information of the general public that ANC, at its Special National Delegates Congress of February 7, 2025, resolved to voluntarily dissolve in line with the ANC Party Constitution,” read the notice in part.
With ANC officially absorbed into UDA, Kenya Kwanza leaders have assured their supporters that the coalition remains committed to its vision of national transformation ahead of the next electoral cycle.
