The Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary (OPCS) has affirmed that Musalia Mudavadi’s position as Prime Cabinet Secretary remains secure, despite the recent merger between the Amani National Congress (ANC) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). The clarification comes amid speculation over the implications of the merger on Mudavadi’s political standing.
In a statement issued on Saturday, OPCS emphasized that the merger strengthens Mudavadi’s role in government and upholds the pre-2022 General Election agreement within the Kenya Kwanza coalition. The statement assured that all terms of the agreement remain binding until 2027.
“The merger of ANC with UDA has solidified the position of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, ensuring that all terms of the pre-2022 General Election agreement remain valid and binding until 2027,” read the OPCS statement.
This clarification follows growing political realignments within the ruling coalition, particularly after Kenya Kwanza signed a cooperation agreement with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). However, OPCS reiterated that Kenya Kwanza remains committed to its original mandate and governance agenda.
The merger, formally gazetted on March 7, 2025, marks the official dissolution of ANC after a Special National Delegates Congress held on February 7, 2025. The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties confirmed that ANC voluntarily dissolved in compliance with legal requirements.
As part of the merger, several former ANC officials have been integrated into UDA’s leadership. Lamu Governor Issa Timamy has been appointed UDA’s Deputy Party Leader, while former ANC National Chair Kelvin Lunani now serves as Vice Chair. Other key appointments include Omboko Milemba as Deputy Secretary-General and Ferrah Etyang as a UDA National Elections Board member.
Mudavadi, speaking recently in Malava, underscored the importance of political unity and strategy, describing the ANC-UDA merger as a calculated move to maintain relevance in national politics. He emphasized that delaying the decision could have led to ANC’s marginalization.
With ANC now fully absorbed into UDA, Kenya Kwanza leaders have reassured their supporters that the coalition remains focused on delivering its electoral promises and ensuring political stability ahead of the 2027 elections.
