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May 24, 2026
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Hassan Omar apologizes after backlash over alleged ethnic remarks

Hassan Omar apologizes after backlash over alleged ethnic remarks

UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar has apologized after Governor Anne Waiguru accused him of ethnic baiting over remarks linked to the Mt Kenya region and President William Ruto...

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UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar has issued a public apology after facing backlash for remarks that Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru described as "ethnic baiting" targeting the Mt Kenya region.

  • Hassan Omar apologized on May 24, stating his comments were misinterpreted and not intended to demean any community.
  • The apology follows criticism from Governor Anne Waiguru, who accused Omar of divisive politics.
  • Omar's remarks were made in defense of President William Ruto and in the context of advocating for historical land injustices in the Coastal region.

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