NAIROBI, Kenya — The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has dismissed a High Court ruling that declared the alleged merger between UDA and the former Amani National Congress (ANC) unlawful, saying the case is based on a false premise.
In a press statement dated January 23, 2026, UDA’s 2nd Deputy Party Leader, Governor Issa A. Timamy, insisted the ANC never merged with UDA, but rather voluntarily dissolved in February 2025.
“Clearly, what was done was a voluntary dissolution by the ANC party by its members,” the statement read. “Therefore, the matter of the ANC Party having ‘merged’ with UDA is, with respect, not factual.”
UDA’S RESPONSE TO THE HIGH COURT RULLING ON FORMER ANC PARTY
The statement cited the Gazette Notice No. 3449 published on March 14, 2025, by the then Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nderitu, which confirmed ANC’s dissolution following its Special National Delegates Congress held on February 7, 2025.
“By law, there was never a merger between the two political parties,” UDA said, arguing that the court ruling had effectively “nullified” a non-existent decision.
UDA further stated that all ANC assets were legally transferred to the party and that former ANC members were integrated into UDA following due legal process.
The party insisted there are no competing structures or internal conflicts arising from the issue.
As UDA moves past the ruling, it says its priority remains unity and re-election efforts for President William Samoei Ruto.
“Our focus remains on delivering the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and ensuring real, measurable development outcomes for the people of Kenya,” the statement added.
 dismisses a High Court ruling on the alleged ANC merger, stating the party dissolved voluntarily in 2025 and assets were lawfully transferred. UDA says the matter is “not factual” and remains focused on re-election and economic transformation.){kind=link}