By Kepher Otieno - Reporter
Kenya, 11 December 2025 - The Secretary-General of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), Hassan Omar, has issued a stern warning to opposition leaders, accusing them of plotting against President William Ruto and spreading baseless criticisms aimed at undermining the Kenya Kwanza government.
Speaking during a grassroots mobilization drive in Elgeyo Marakwet County at St. Patrick’s Boys High School in Iten, Omar framed the opposition as overly focused on political maneuvering rather than the country’s development.
“Do not pay attention to leaders who oppose the government. Their arguments have no foundation,” Omar said, emphasising that the opposition is “busy angling up and crafting strategies to campaign against President Ruto” rather than offering constructive solutions.
He urged citizens, especially young people, to remain vigilant against misinformation and politically motivated narratives circulating on social media.
Among those targeted in his remarks was Wiper Patriotic Front leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka.
Mr Omar described Kalonzo as a political opportunist, accusing him of frequently switching allegiances.
“Kalonzo is a turncoat. He has no ability to lead this nation,” Mr Omar stated, painting him as an unreliable political actor whose leadership claims lack credibility.
Mr Omar also criticized PLP leader Martha Karua and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). Both, he said, exhibit arrogance and haughtiness unfit for national leadership.
“There is no politician who was as arrogant in any government we know of like Martha Karua, and yet today she preaches to us about good leadership,” Mr Omar remarked, emphasising his belief that their behavior reflects a lack of humility and disconnect from the needs of ordinary Kenyans.
The Secretary-General did not spare members of parliament from criticism, singling out Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, who chairs the National Assembly Budget Committee.
Mr Omar condemned Nyoro’s recent public comments about the government’s borrowing strategy, describing them as lecturing and out of touch with the administration’s vision.
“We are trying to change Kenya, and others are throwing ‘lectures’ at us, telling us about debt. Those who preceded Dr William Ruto, why did they take debt to develop just one area?” he questioned, defending the Kenya Kwanza administration’s approach to financing development projects.
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According to Mr Omar, the government’s borrowing strategy is designed to ensure equitable development across all regions.
He emphasised that no Kenyan community should be left behind in the country’s economic and infrastructural growth. “It is impossible for Kenyans in certain areas to be denied their development rights.
The government will continue advancing various development projects nationwide,” he stated, framing these initiatives as evidence of the Kenya Kwanza administration’s commitment to inclusive progress.
Mr Omar further highlighted that UDA would resist any attempt to return the country to governance practices characterised by inefficiency and neglect.
He positioned the party as a guardian against mismanagement, while portraying opposition leaders as preoccupied with personal political ambitions. “We will never agree to hand over leadership to people who will continue bad governance in this nation,” he affirmed, signaling a clear divide between Kenya Kwanza’s priorities and those of its political adversaries.
Beyond policy matters, Omar warned the youth to be cautious of misinformation campaigns on social media, which he claimed are being orchestrated by opposition actors to sway public opinion.
“Do not be misled by matters being spread online by those opposing the government,” he urged, framing the issue as one of civic responsibility and critical engagement in political discourse.
This latest salvo by UDA’s Secretary-General reflects a broader strategy to consolidate support for President Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza administration while weakening the opposition narrative. By labeling opposition leaders as arrogant, self-serving, and opportunistic, Omar sought to diminish their credibility and cast them as politically motivated actors focused on undermining government achievements rather than proposing viable alternatives.
Political analysts suggest that such rhetoric is part of a calculated effort to dominate public perception ahead of the next election cycle, framing Kenya Kwanza as the party committed to development and stability, while portraying opposition coalitions as fragmented and self-interested. Omar’s comments underscore the high-stakes nature of the political landscape in Kenya, where both government and opposition actors are actively mobilizing support and shaping narratives that could define the country’s electoral future.
As the debate over governance, development, and debt management continues, UDA leaders like Hassan Omar are positioning themselves as the guardians of Kenya’s progress, while portraying the opposition as strategically busy angling for power rather than focusing on national interest.
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