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Mount Kenya MPs affiliated with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) have escalated calls for the resignation of the party’s Secretary General, Hassan Omar, over remarks they describe as divisive and targeted at the Kikuyu community.
During a press briefing on Wednesday, the lawmakers—led by Kiambaa MP John Njuguna Wanjiku, Thika Town MP Alice Ng’ang’a, and Laikipia Woman Representative Jane Kagiri—said they would petition the party leadership and could even reconsider their membership in UDA if Omar does not step down.
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The MPs rejected Omar’s earlier apology and clarification issued on Sunday, insisting that the damage had already been done and that his remarks had fueled ethnic tensions.
Kagiri stated that the comments amounted to ethnic profiling disguised as commentary on historical land injustices, and warned against targeting any community in the country.
She emphasized that Kenya’s Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to live, work, and own property anywhere in the country without discrimination.
The leaders maintained that they were no longer interested in explanations, but demanded Omar’s immediate and unconditional resignation.
Wanjiku added that they were ready to escalate the matter to President William Ruto if no action is taken, warning that continued inaction could push them to reconsider their place in the ruling party.
Ng’ang’a also said Omar had lost the confidence of a section of UDA leaders, insisting that the party needed more effective leadership ahead of the 2027 elections.
The MPs’ remarks highlight growing internal divisions within UDA, as tensions rise ahead of the next general election, with concerns over ethnic sensitivity and political messaging taking center stage.
In his earlier response, Omar said his remarks had been misinterpreted and taken out of context, insisting he did not intend to insult or target any community.
He explained that his comments were linked to his long-standing advocacy on historical land injustices in the Coast region and were not meant to promote division or hostility.
Omar had faced backlash following comments made during recent nationwide fuel strike protests, where he criticized sections of the transport sector and warned against leaders allegedly inciting unrest.
