The Amani National Congress (ANC), a party founded by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, has been officially dissolved, marking the completion of its merger with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
According to a gazette notice issued by Registrar of Political Parties Ann Nderitu, the dissolution took effect on March 7, 2025, in line with Section 9 and 34C of the Political Parties Act, Cap 7D, and Paragraph 22 of the Second Schedule to the Public Parties Act.
“Amani National Congress (ANC), at its Special National Delegates Congress on Friday, February 7, 2025, resolved to voluntarily dissolve in line with the ANC Party Constitution,” the notice read.
“Amani National Congress (ANC) stands dissolved.”
In January 2025, while announcing ANC’s merger with UDA at State House, Mudavadi explained that the move aimed to unite the nation under a stronger political outfit.
Following the merger, Lamu Governor Issa Timamy, who took over ANC’s leadership after Mudavadi’s transition to government, will now serve as one of UDA’s deputy party leaders alongside Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
Additionally, former ANC officials have secured leadership positions in UDA. Kelvin Lunani, who previously served as ANC’s chairperson, has been appointed as UDA’s vice-chair. Omboko Milemba, the former ANC Secretary-General and Emuhaya MP, will now take on the role of UDA’s deputy secretary-general.
UDA Chairperson Cecily Mbarire acknowledged the challenges encountered during the merger process but praised Deputy President Kindiki for helping resolve outstanding issues.
“We are extremely happy as UDA that this process, which faced hurdles and delays, has finally come to completion,” she said.
She confirmed that former ANC officials will be integrated into UDA’s leadership and secretariat, while ANC’s structures and organs will also be absorbed.
Post-Merger Plans for UDA
With the merger finalized, UDA has outlined key post-merger initiatives aimed at strengthening the party. These include harmonizing the core values of both parties, rebranding to enhance its national appeal, and launching new membership recruitment drives to expand its support base.
Mbarire emphasized that all pre-merger coalition agreements within the Kenya Kwanza Coalition have been incorporated into UDA’s framework to ensure continuity.
“The new party will focus on inclusivity, democracy, and building a strong political movement that transcends governments,” she said.
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