UDA women leaders demand removal of Nyali MP from PSC over disloyalty, divisive politics

Tensions are rising within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in Mombasa, as a group of women leaders affiliated with the party call for the removal of Nyali MP Mohamed Ali from the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC), accusing him of disloyalty and fostering divisions within the party.

Led by Youth Enterprise Development Fund Board Chairperson and UDA member Fatma Barayan, the leaders expressed concern over what they termed as internal sabotage, warning that such actions risk weakening the party from within.

Fatma criticised the Nyali MP for allegedly abandoning the party’s core agenda and compromising its unity at a critical time—just two years ahead of the 2027 General Election.

“Coast region politics is under siege not from external forces but from within our own ranks,” Fatma stated, warning that internal strife could derail UDA’s progress in the region.

Fatma alleged that the MP has distanced himself from key party strategies and has instead aligned himself with individuals pushing ethnic division.

She criticised his continued occupation of the PSC position, which she argued was not a personal achievement but the outcome of deliberate party negotiations aimed at promoting regional equity.

“That seat was a product of political goodwill and party consensus. It was meant to amplify Coast voices, not diminish them,” she said.

Disengaged

Fatma noted that the Nyali MP has increasingly distanced himself from key regional policy discussions and avoided participating in national debates of importance. Instead, she claimed, he has leaned on political surrogates—some of whom failed to secure grassroots support during the party’s internal elections earlier this year.

She cited UDA’s strong showing in the 2022 presidential election in Mombasa, where President William Ruto garnered 117,000 votes, as proof that the party enjoys a firm presence in the region and has significant potential for further growth.

“Rather than pushing for economic empowerment and land reforms, some leaders are now cosying up to individuals who oppose national reforms and continue to divide Kenyans along tribal lines,” Fatma added, in an apparent reference to the MP’s association with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Political ambivalence

The group urged the MP to take a clear stand, calling his political ambivalence “untenable” in a party that demands loyalty and vision.

They insisted that he either reaffirm his commitment to UDA or step aside and allow more dedicated members to occupy key positions.

“It is time to stop enjoying the perks of a party you no longer believe in. If you want to run independently, do so. But don’t sabotage from within,” Fatma declared.

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UDA member Farida Rashid echoed the call for unity, urging party members to close ranks and resolve internal disagreements through dialogue rather than public spats.

“Let us address our issues as one UDA family. It is the only way to remain strong and focused,” she said.

Roselyn Omolo, a vocal supporter of UDA, cautioned against character assassinations targeting dedicated party members, particularly as the party gears up for upcoming ward-level elections.

The leaders underscored the importance of unity and discipline within UDA, stressing that internal cohesion is crucial as the party ramps up early mobilisation efforts for the 2027 General Election—especially in the Coast region, where political competition remains fierce.