Ford-K dismisses calls to dissolve, asks UDA to respect partners
Ford Kenya accuses President Ruto's UDA of double standards in pre-election pacts. Secretary General warns against intimidating parties to join ruling alliance...
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Ford-Kenya has strongly refuted calls from within the UDA party to dissolve, denouncing such suggestions as a betrayal of their partnership in the ruling coalition. The party emphasizes its historical significance and commitment to remaining an independent entity.
- Ford-Kenya Secretary General John Chikati stated the party will not fold amidst threats of being locked out of government appointments.
- The dispute was ignited by remarks from Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei.
- Ford-Kenya views these calls as an attempt to vanquish affiliate parties and create instability, highlighting a perceived contradiction with UDA pursuing alliances with other parties like ODM.
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Wetang'ula's Ford Kenya Rejects UDA Merger Demand - March 2026
Ford Kenya, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, has firmly rejected demands from President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to merge into the ruling party, stating they will not fold despite pressure. This comes after the ODM party's entry into the ruling coalition and its demands for pre-election pact conditions, creating tension within the Kenya Kwanza coalition. The party emphasizes its historical significance and commitment to remaining an independent entity within the coalition. Ford Kenya has also strongly refuted calls from within UDA to dissolve, denouncing such suggestions as a betrayal of their partnership.
