NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 16 – Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has assured his supporters that his position is secure, despite the recent gazettement of the dissolution of his Amani National Congress (ANC) party by the Registrar of Political Parties.
In a statement issued by his office, Mudavadi stressed that the Prime Cabinet Secretary role was established based on an agreement signed by Kenya Kwanza coalition parties before the 2022 General Election.
“The merger of ANC with UDA has strengthened 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,” the statement read.
In November 2024, Amani National Congress announced that its party organs had resolved to merge with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
The Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary reaffirmed that Kenya Kwanza leaders remain committed to the coalition’s original mandate, despite the recent cooperation agreement between UDA and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
The political memorandum of understanding signed between President William Ruto and ODM Leader Raila Odinga has raised questions about Mudavadi’s position as Prime Cabinet Secretary, with expectations of a government reshuffle.
Speaking at the funeral of retired pilot Colonel James Nguyo Gitahi in Maanzoni, Machakos County, Raila Odinga criticized those opposing his collaboration with President Ruto within the broader government framework.
However, Raila clarified that he did not initiate talks with Ruto but that the President approached him instead.
“I have not gone to Ruto; William came to me. My position remains unchanged. Since I was born, I’ve fought for the rights of all Kenyans,” Raila stated.
He added, “Elections will come in 2027, and the people will decide. But until then, we don’t want our people to keep suffering.”
Raila explained that his agreement with Ruto was a way to hold the government accountable and address the country’s ongoing challenges.
“We were on the streets fighting for Kenyans last year, demanding a reduction in the cost of living, asking for the IEBC server to be opened, and highlighting issues of corruption and tribalism. Didn’t we raise all these concerns, even setting up the NADCO report committee to address them?” Raila said.
The joint framework signed by Ruto and Odinga commits both parties to fully implement the National Dialogue Committee report, focusing on tackling corruption, creating youth employment opportunities, addressing conflicts of interest, auditing the national debt, and ensuring compensation for victims of protests.