ANC interim party leader mulls ending merger with Ruto's UDA
Mutoro, who successfully challenged the merger between the two parties at the High Court, has since installed himself as the interim party leader...
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A recent High Court ruling has complicated the merger between the Amani National Congress (ANC) Party and President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Stephen Mutoro, now the interim ANC party leader, declared the merger legally void and plans to reassess the party's relationship with UDA.
- The High Court dismissed the merger, creating a legal challenge for President Ruto's Kenya Kwanza coalition.
- Stephen Mutoro, who challenged the merger, has installed himself as the interim ANC party leader.
- A new temporary ANC leadership team will be announced in two weeks to reconsider the party's future with UDA.
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High Court Nullifies Merger Between ANC and UDA Parties - January 2026
A High Court ruling has nullified the merger between the Amani National Congress (ANC) Party and President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Following the ruling, Stephen Mutoro, the interim ANC party leader, declared the merger legally void. Mutoro announced plans to reassess the party's relationship with UDA. This decision has created a potential legal challenge for the Kenya Kwanza coalition. The ruling sparked varied reactions in Western Kenya, though former ANC officials argue its impact is largely superseded by current political developments.
