Millicent Omanga Dumps Ruto’s UDA Aligns With Gachagua

Businesswoman and former Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga has officially broken ranks with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and declared her alignment with the United Opposition.

Omanga, who has been a long-time UDA loyalist and a vocal supporter of President William Ruto in the 2022 elections, however, stopped short of announcing the political party she will contest under.

Instead, she openly declared her support for key opposition figures, including Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, Jubilee Party’s Fred Matiang’i, and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka.

She further confirmed that she will once again seek the Nairobi County Woman Representative seat in 2027, a position she narrowly lost in the last general election.

Addressing supporters, Omanga acknowledged the backing she received from the Mt Kenya community during the 2022 polls, saying their support had inspired her decision to make another bid.

“I am so impressed with the community from Mt Kenya because you gave me 600, 000 votes in Nairobi in 2022. I want to say thank you. just fell short by a small number, but this time around, in 2027, I will still be contesting for the seat,” she said.

Omanga expressed confidence that the opposition’s emerging unity would significantly boost her chances, pointing to what she described as growing ethnic and political cohesion among key regions.

“And this time all cousins will be together. It will not be just 600, 000, we will have other cousins on board. You have seen Fred Matiang’i bringing the Gusii community together. He (Matiang’i) is coming to unite with his cousins from Mt Kenya. And from Eastern, Kalonzo Musyoka has united his people also,” she said.

She also took a swipe at the current political establishment, urging voters to accept handouts while remaining politically independent.

“Those who want to give you money, take it. That is your money they are giving you, your taxes. You have heard you MPs have camped at State House where they get handouts. And I speak from a point of knowledge,” Omanga said.

The remarks were made on February 7, 2026, in Gatundu South after Gachagua introduced her during the traditional dowry payment ceremony for Ann and Aloise Kinyanjui.

Earlier, on February 6, Omanga had publicly confirmed her intention to run for the Nairobi Woman Representative seat, saying the decision followed consultations with her supporters.

“Many people have been asking what my plan is for 2027. I will be on the ballot for the Nairobi Women Representative position.I will be with my people. I hear you, and we are together in this,” she stated.

Omanga joins a crowded race to succeed incumbent Esther Passaris, who has declared she will not defend her seat in 2027. Other potential contenders include Nominated Senators Karen Nyamu, Tabitha Mutinda, Crystal Asige, activist Hanifa Adan, and social media personality Maverick Aoko.