[PHOTOS] Ruto’s UDA merge with Mudavadi's ANC at State House

UDA and ANC merge and form new party known as United Democratic Alliance Party at State House, Nairobi, January 17, 2025. /PCS

The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Amani National Congress (ANC) merged on Friday and announced formation of a new party known as United Democratic Party.

The merger event was held at State House, Nairobi, and witnessed by President William Ruto and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.

Other leaders from both outfits were also present during the event.

The President said the merger of the the parties would bring on board diverse, inclusive and transformative political views and ideas to take Kenya forward.

He said with unity of purpose, they can now embark on a renewed aspiration to further democracy and accelerate our economic growth.

President William Ruto and the new United Democratic Party deputy leader Issan Timamy sign the UDA-ANC merger documents at State House, nairobi, January 17, 2025. /PCS

UDA and ANC party leaders led by President William Ruto in a group photo after signing their merger at State House, January 17, 2025.

President William Ruto shakes hands with Issa Timamy, the United Democratic Party deputy party leader after siging the UDA-ANC merger, January 17, 2025.

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi follows the merger proceedings at State House, Nairobi, January 17, 2025. /PCS

President William speaks during the merger event at State House, Nairobi, January 17, 2025 /PCS

UDA and ANC party officials in a group photo at State House, Nairobi, after their merger, January 17, 2025. /PC

UDA national chairperson Cecil Mrarire follows proceedings of the merger at State House, Nairobi, Januarty 17, 2025. /PCS

UDA and ANC party officials in a group photo at State House, Nairobi, after their merger, January 17, 2025. /PCS

President William Ruto chairs the UDA-ANC merger meeting at State House, Nairobi, January 17, 2025. /PCS

DP Kithure Kindiki during the UDA-ANC merger meeting at State House, Nairobi, January 17, 2025. /PCS

UDA secretary general Hassan Omar follows proceedings during the merger at State House, Nairobi, January 17, 2025. /PCS