Wetangula's Ford-K reject plans to merge with UDA
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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Tension is rising within the Kenya Kwanza coalition as Ford Kenya, a key affiliate party, publicly rejects proposals for a forced merger with UDA. This follows the ODM party's entry into the ruling coalition and its demands for pre-election pact conditions.
- Ford Kenya has strongly opposed what it describes as "forced mergers" within the ruling coalition.
- The party, led by Moses Wetangula, is a significant affiliate of the Kenya Kwanza coalition.
- The dissent arises as ODM party seeks to establish its terms in a pre-election agreement with President William Ruto's UDA.
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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.
