The Amani National Congress (ANC), a party led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, has officially ceased to exist.
The Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nderitu, confirmed in a notice that the party voluntarily dissolved following a special national delegates’ congress held on February 7, 2025.
According to the notice, ANC was formally deregistered on March 7, 2025.
“As per Sections 9 and 34C of the Political Parties Act, Cap 7D, and paragraph 22 of the Second Schedule to the Act, the general public is hereby informed that the Amani National Congress, during its special national delegates’ congress on Friday, February 7, 2025, resolved to dissolve voluntarily in accordance with its party constitution,” read part of the statement.
ANC Merges with UDA to Strengthen Ruto’s Political Base
The dissolution follows ANC’s earlier decision to merge with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), President William Ruto’s party.
On January 17, 2025, ANC officially joined UDA as part of a strategic move to strengthen the ruling party’s influence, particularly in Western Kenya.
To accommodate the merger, UDA leadership, led by party chairperson Cecil Mbarire, announced plans to rebrand. This includes modifying the party’s logo, colors, and other brand identities to reflect the new political formation.
As ANC folds, its leadership and secretariat members—including directors and staff—will be absorbed into the expanded UDA structure to support its operations.
UDA Faces Mixed Reactions After Deal with Raila’s ODM
Even as UDA grows, it is also experiencing internal tensions. Just a week before ANC’s official dissolution, President Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga signed a political agreement to collaborate.
The two leaders emphasized that unity was necessary to drive Kenya forward and tackle the country’s pressing economic and social issues.
While this handshake is meant to foster national stability, some UDA members have raised concerns about the implications of working closely with ODM. Certain factions within the ruling party fear that Raila’s involvement could shift the political dynamics, creating divisions within their ranks.
Democratic Party Pulls Out of Kenya Kwanza Coalition
As UDA expands through mergers, it is also facing withdrawals from some political allies. On March 12, 2025, the Democratic Party of Kenya (DP), linked to Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi, officially announced its exit from the Kenya Kwanza Coalition.
In a letter addressed to the coalition secretariat and the Registrar of Political Parties, DP leadership cited the current political landscape as the reason for their withdrawal.
“Please take notice that our continued stay in the Kenya Kwanza Coalition is no longer viable due to the prevailing political developments,” the letter stated.
These developments mark a significant shift in Kenya’s political landscape as alliances are reshaped, and power struggles intensify within the ruling coalition.
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