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HomeDaily NewsSaturday, August 16, 2025UDA Manages By-Election Strategies Amid Internal Disputes and Member Changes - August 2025
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UDA Manages By-Election Strategies Amid Internal Disputes and Member Changes - August 2025

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is prioritizing consensus and establishing a dispute resolution committee to manage upcoming by-election nominations for vacant seats, with a goal of reducing internal conflicts ahead of the September 20 nominations. In Malava, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is actively campaigning for UDA in the November by-elections, urging residents to reject Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). Meanwhile, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) replaced Senator Gloria Orwoba with Consolata Wakwabubi as a nominated senator for UDA, following Orwoba's expulsion from the party for misconduct and disloyalty. The party also faces internal dissent, as the suspension of Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has sparked outrage among UDA women leaders, who accuse President William Ruto of betrayal.

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Saturday 7:27 PMStandard Politics

Mudavadi seeks to lock out Gachagua's DCP in Malava by-election

Mudavadi seeks to lock out Gachagua's DCP in Malava by-election

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is actively campaigning in Malava, urging residents to reject Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) in the upcoming November by-elections. Mudavadi advocates for supporting the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), emphasizing its governmental backing and established structure for delivering development.

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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is actively campaigning in Malava, urging residents to reject Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) in the upcoming November by-elections. Mudavadi advocates for supporting the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), emphasizing its governmental backing and established structure for delivering development.

  • Mudavadi described DCP as an "inexperienced and untested" party, noting it "is not even a parliamentary party."
  • The campaign aims to consolidate the UDA base in Malava, with Mudavadi tasked by the UDA leadership to lead these efforts.
  • UDA aspirants David Ndakwa, Shimaka Leonard, Ryan Injendi, and Simon Kangwana have pledged loyalty to the party, promising not to defect if they lose in the nominations and to support the eventual nominee against opposition candidates like Seth Panyako (DAP-K) and Edgar Busiega (DCP).
Friday 7:19 PMStandard PoliticsFirst

UDA embraces consensus to avert by-election nomination disputes

UDA embraces consensus to avert by-election nomination disputes

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is prioritizing consensus and establishing a dispute resolution committee to manage upcoming by-election nominations for vacant Senate, National Assembly, and County Assembly seats. This strategy aims to reduce internal conflicts ahead of the September 20 nominations.

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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is prioritizing consensus and establishing a dispute resolution committee to manage upcoming by-election nominations for vacant Senate, National Assembly, and County Assembly seats. This strategy aims to reduce internal conflicts ahead of the September 20 nominations.

  • UDA anticipates disputes and has opened its Electoral and Nomination Dispute Resolution Committee (ENDRC) for complaints, even allowing electronic submissions.
  • Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi are leading efforts for consensus, particularly in areas like Mbeere North and Malava Constituencies, to avert competitive nominations.
  • By-elections for the Baringo Senate seat, six (6) MP seats, and seventeen (17) MCA positions are scheduled by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for November 27.
Saturday 5:13 PMStandard Politics

UDA women leaders accuse Ruto of betrayal

UDA women leaders accuse Ruto of betrayal

The 20-day suspension of Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba from the National Assembly has sparked outrage among UDA women leaders, who accuse President William Ruto of betraying pledges made in the Kenya Kwanza Women’s Charter. Wamuchomba was suspended after protesting the government’s response to the 2024 Kware Dumpsite femicide.

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The 20-day suspension of Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba from the National Assembly has sparked outrage among UDA women leaders, who accuse President William Ruto of betraying pledges made in the Kenya Kwanza Women’s Charter. Wamuchomba was suspended after protesting the government’s response to the 2024 Kware Dumpsite femicide.

  • Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba was suspended for 20 days from the National Assembly.
  • Former nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba described the suspension as a "direct attack on women’s advocacy," accusing President Ruto of abandoning promises to women.
  • Wamuchomba also claimed the Parliament is “captured” by corruption, accusing the President of complicity.
Saturday 7:47 PMStandard Politics

IEBC replaces Orwoba in Senate after tussle with UDA

IEBC replaces Orwoba in Senate after tussle with UDA

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has replaced Senator Gloria Orwoba with Consolata Wakwabubi as a nominated senator for the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). This follows Orwoba's expulsion from the party due to misconduct and disloyalty.

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has replaced Senator Gloria Orwoba with Consolata Wakwabubi as a nominated senator for the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). This follows Orwoba's expulsion from the party due to misconduct and disloyalty.

  • Orwoba was expelled from UDA on May 19.
  • The changes were formalized via a notice dated August 15, amending Gazette Notice No. 10537 of 2022.
  • Orwoba was accused of publicly supporting former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, creating a conflict with UDA party leader President William Ruto.
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