A fresh political storm is brewing within Kenya Kwanza after Moses Wetangula firmly addressed speculation surrounding a possible merger between his party, FORD Kenya, and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
FORD Kenya, a key political outfit with strong support in Western Kenya, played a significant role in backing William Ruto during the 2022 General Election.
Since then, the party has maintained a working relationship with the Kenya Kwanza administration, with Wetang’ula emerging as one of Ruto’s close political allies.
However, recent remarks by UDA leaders—among them Samson Cherargei—suggesting a possible merger or deeper affiliation between the two parties sparked unease within FORD Kenya ranks.
However, recent remarks by UDA leaders—among them Samson Cherargei—suggesting a possible merger or deeper affiliation between the two parties sparked unease within FORD Kenya ranks.
The claims triggered concern among party officials and supporters, many of whom questioned the future identity and independence of the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
In response, FORD Kenya’s Secretary General dismissed the merger claims, terming them misleading and politically insensitive.
In response, FORD Kenya’s Secretary General dismissed the merger claims, terming them misleading and politically insensitive.
The party leadership maintained that such proposals undermine the diversity and autonomy of coalition partners within Kenya Kwanza.
Breaking his silence, Wetang’ula backed his party officials and made it clear that FORD Kenya will remain independent.
Breaking his silence, Wetang’ula backed his party officials and made it clear that FORD Kenya will remain independent.
He emphasized that there are no plans—now or in the foreseeable future—for the party to merge with UDA or any other political outfit.
Wetang’ula further cautioned UDA leaders against pushing narratives that could strain relationships within the coalition.
Wetang’ula further cautioned UDA leaders against pushing narratives that could strain relationships within the coalition.
He described the pressure for a merger as a betrayal of the partnership spirit that brought different parties together under Kenya Kwanza.
The Speaker insisted that mutual respect among coalition members is essential, noting that each party has its own ideology, structure, and support base that must be preserved.
The Speaker insisted that mutual respect among coalition members is essential, noting that each party has its own ideology, structure, and support base that must be preserved.
His remarks signal a growing push by affiliate parties to maintain their identity even as political realignments begin to take shape ahead of 2027.
The development is seen as a significant moment in Kenya’s evolving political landscape, with Wetang’ula’s stance likely to influence how coalition politics unfolds in the coming years.
The development is seen as a significant moment in Kenya’s evolving political landscape, with Wetang’ula’s stance likely to influence how coalition politics unfolds in the coming years.
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