UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar has ignited controversy with remarks suggesting the use of deceased voters' fingerprints for the 2027 General Election, prompting widespread criticism and demands for clarity from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

• The remarks have led to accusations of potentially undermining electoral integrity.
• Key figures involved include Hassan Omar, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
• The IEBC is under pressure to explain its measures for cleaning the voters' register and preventing manipulation.

The Secretary General of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, Hassan Omar, is facing strong criticism following remarks suggesting a plot to rig elections through the registration of deceased individuals.

• The controversy stems from statements made by Hassan Omar in Mombasa.
• Politicians from his own UDA party have strongly condemned his utterances.
• The remarks implied a scheme involving the voter registration of deceased people.

UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar is facing criticism following remarks made in Mombasa on Friday concerning the integrity of Kenya’s voters' register ahead of the 2027 General Election.

• The controversy centers on Omar's suggestions about the voters' register's accuracy.
• The key figure involved is UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar.
• The remarks were made in Mombasa, raising questions about election preparedness.

A political controversy has ignited following remarks by UDA Party Secretary General Hassan Omar suggesting the deceased would be mobilized to vote for President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Opposition leaders, specifically Linda Mwananchi, are demanding action against Omar.

• Linda Mwananchi leaders are demanding action against Hassan Omar.
• The controversy stems from remarks made about mobilizing 'dead voters' for President William Ruto.
• The dispute is escalating into a fresh political battle between opposition and allies of the current administration.