Topic: UDA

In a country where religious language can stir emotion, unify crowds, and justify political agendas, Ruto’s use of faith is not accidental, it is strategic.

Dr. Ndonye pointed out that Sifuna has been under the political wing of ODM party leader Raila Odinga for years—a political apprenticeship that has undoubtedly shaped him but maybe now is inhibiting his own personal political growth.

The ruling Party has voiced relief in Gachagua’s resignation, terming it a welcome announcement that “Kenya’s most divisive character is out,” cementing its goodwill that “UDA will always preserve the unity of the State at any cost.”

This begs the questions; could this be a deliberate strategy to distance himself from the impeachment process, or he may be using this opportunity to settle his scores with his deputy?

Various political leaders have shared their thoughts on the wrangles, from both sides of the arena.

Since independence, the country’s political space has assumed a common shape. Leaders formulate their political parties to propel them into power and form governments, but upon their retirement, the parties eventually lose command.

Since its establishment in 2020 by William Ruto, UDA has emerged as a significant political entity in Kenya. In the 2022 Kenyan general election, the party nominated Ruto as its leader following his departure from the Jubilee Party in late 2021.

Cherargei’s utterances has spiked reactions from netizens who seem to disapprove his words saying that this is not how democracy functions.