Speaking during a media interview in Kakamega on Tuesday, Mudavadi pointed to Nyanza region’s grassroots political mobilization as evidence that other parts of the country are already positioning themselves for future contests.
“You have seen what is happening in Nyanza, even during the President’s tour. They are preparing themselves at the grassroots, and they are not getting late,” Mudavadi said, urging Western leaders to abandon internal disagreements over party affiliation.
Unity Push Amid Opposition Pressure
The Prime Cabinet Secretary dismissed suggestions that alternative parties offered better political platforms than UDA, arguing that divided loyalties would weaken the region’s influence in national politics.
“Here in Western, we are still asking questions when I tell you to unite and join UDA. We shall be overtaken while we are still arguing,” he said. “Politics is about numbers and unity.”
Mudavadi reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Ruto’s re-election campaign before pursuing his own presidential ambitions. “I will be on the ballot after President Ruto. For now, my focus is to support his agenda and ensure Western Kenya is firmly part of the government,” he said.
The remarks come as Mudavadi faces mounting pressure from emerging regional leaders, including Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, who have challenged his political supremacy in Western Kenya.
ANC Dissolution Stands
Addressing a recent court ruling on the dissolution of his Amani National Congress party, Mudavadi expressed confidence in the legal process.
“I was the owner of ANC with other leaders and members, we followed the right process in dissolving ANC, and I can only term the ruling by court as an exercise in futility,” he said. “We are in UDA, and we are moving forward.”
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties officially gazetted ANC’s dissolution in March 2025, following a resolution by the party’s National Delegates Congress in February.
Mudavadi urged Western residents to register as UDA members, emphasizing that coalition strength depends on numbers. “Coalitions are always about what you bring to the table, and we should join UDA so that we can have strong bargaining power,” he said.
The appeal for unity comes amid a competitive political landscape in Western Kenya, where opposition parties have gained traction during recent by-elections, testing Kenya Kwanza’s regional support.
