The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has launched a robust strategy to enhance its influence across Kenya, following its official merger with the Amani National Congress (ANC).
In a statement shared on Saturday, January 18, 2025, UDA announced that Secretary General Hassan Omar led the party’s management team to a three-day strategic meeting in Naivasha. The meeting focused on consolidating departmental work plans to improve efficiency in implementing the party’s agenda.
“UDA Party has rolled out a comprehensive plan to strengthen its presence across the country, just a day after merging with ANC,” the statement read.
The meeting, attended by former officials from the Governor Issa Timamy-led ANC, emphasized aligning priorities, fostering collaboration, and outlining actionable steps to enhance the party’s operations.
Key attendees included:
- ANC Executive Director Nicodemus Bore
- National Executive Committee member Daniel Sambu
- Former ANC Executive Director Margaret Kamonya
- Directors from both parties
“The retreat aimed to ensure a unified approach to achieving organizational goals during this transition,” UDA stated.
The UDA-ANC merger was officially announced on Friday, January 17, 2025, during a ceremony at State House. Speaking at the event, UDA National Chairperson Cecily Mbarire confirmed that the new party would undergo significant changes, including updates to its logo and symbols.
“The UDA party and ANC have merged under the UDA name, incorporating ANC’s identity symbols into the logo, imagery, and branding,” Mbarire noted.
This merger marks a pivotal moment for the ruling party as it works to consolidate its position and streamline operations across the country.
