Former nominated senator Millicent Omanga has dumped the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for Democratic Congress Party (DCP), intensifying political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections.
Omanga, who is eyeing the Nairobi Woman Representative seat, was received at the party headquarters by DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua.
She said her decision was driven by unfulfilled promises by the ruling party, accusing the government of failing to deliver on key pledges that drew support during the last election
“I was there before I knew he was untrustworthy. I plead for your mercy. I came to you knowing the wheelbarrow was going somewhere, but it wasn’t,” she said, referring to UDA’s bottom-up economic model.
“I was there before I knew he was untrustworthy. I plead for your mercy. I came to you knowing the wheelbarrow was going somewhere, but it wasn’t,” she said, referring to UDA’s bottom-up economic model.
Omanga cited unmet commitments on social welfare and urban policy, mostly in Nairobi, where she said vulnerable groups have been hardest hit
“In Nairobi, we were told there would be no demolitions without alternatives. Many of those affected are single mothers and widows whose livelihoods have been disrupted.”
She also accused the administration of failing to meet its pledge on gender equality, saying the promised 50:50 representation in government has not been achieved.
“He rode on women to gain their votes through false promises,” she said, adding that other pledges, such as free maternity services and provision of sanitary pads and diapers, had either been scrapped or not implemented.
Her defection comes as the William Ruto-led administration faces criticism over the cost of living, urban planning challenges, and service delivery.
