Reprieve for Mudavadi as court thwarts ANC-UDA merger
High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye declared that ANC's dissolution violated the party’s constitution and the Constitution of Kenya...
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A planned merger between ANC and UDA was thwarted as the High Court revived the Amani National Congress Party (ANC). This decision provides a reprieve for Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
- The merger was declared to have violated the ANC party’s constitution and the Constitution of Kenya.
- High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye delivered the ruling on Thursday.
- The ruling prevents President William Ruto's party from taking over Musalia Mudavadi's political vehicle.
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High Court Revives Musalia Mudavadi's ANC Party, Ruling Its Dissolution Unconstitutional - January 2026
The High Court has revived the Amani National Congress (ANC) party, ruling that its previous dissolution was unconstitutional. The decision provides a reprieve for Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and thwarts a planned merger between ANC and UDA. According to the court, the dissolution violated laws and its ruling voids President William Ruto's earlier takeover attempt of the party. Following the ruling, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) rejected claims of a merger with the ANC. UDA stated that ANC's dissolution was voluntary and legally binding, a position now contradicted by the High Court's declaration.
