Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has shed light on his absence from the landmark signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Friday.
A statement from Mudavadi’s office clarified that he was engaged in four key assignments throughout the day, making it impossible for him to attend the historic event. The statement emphasized that Mudavadi remains fully supportive of the unity initiative between the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the opposition’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
According to the statement, Mudavadi’s day began with a Kenya Kwanza Parliamentary Group (PG) meeting at State House, chaired by President Ruto. During this session, Kenya Kwanza legislators gave their nod to the MoU, signaling their endorsement of the cooperation between UDA and ODM.
Following the State House meeting, Mudavadi attended a separate engagement at his office before heading out for two presidential assignments in Bomet and Kakamega counties. In Chemaner village, Bomet East Constituency, Mudavadi delivered President Ruto’s condolence message at the burial of Mzee David Kiplang’at arap Kirinyet, the father of Dr. Aurelia Rono, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Parliamentary Affairs.
Later in the day, Mudavadi proceeded to Friends’ Boys School – Lugusi in Kakamega County for a thanksgiving service. There, he officially handed over a school bus promised by President Ruto in honor of the late Malava MP, Malulu Injendi.
Despite his absence from the KICC event, Mudavadi reaffirmed his commitment to the unity pact between UDA and ODM, emphasizing his belief in a broad-based government. His office reiterated that the Prime CS has been a strong proponent of national cohesion and that the UDA-ODM agreement aligns with his vision for a more inclusive and cooperative political landscape.
The MoU between Ruto and Raila marks a significant step toward political collaboration in Kenya, coming just weeks after Mudavadi’s Amani National Congress (ANC) merged with UDA. As political realignments continue, Mudavadi’s role in shaping the future of Kenya’s governance remains pivotal.
