The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is set to hold a high stakes consultative meeting which will be chaired by the President Dr William Ruto as internal and external political pressures continue to shape the country’s governance landscape.
Party insiders say preparations are complete for a rare sitting that is expected to draw participation from across the political divide within the party’s leadership structures.
The UDA will convene a Special National Governing Council (NGC) meeting on Monday, January 26, 2026, bringing together all elected and nominated leaders of the party for what has been described as critical deliberations.
The meeting will be chaired by President William Ruto in his capacity as party leader and is expected to set the tone for the party’s political direction in the coming months.
Sources familiar with the agenda indicate that the meeting will focus on strengthening party unity, assessing the performance of elected leaders, and aligning UDA’s legislative and policy priorities with the government’s development agenda.
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Discussions are also expected to touch on emerging political realignments, grassroots mobilization, and preparations for upcoming by-elections and future electoral contests.
The NGC, which is the party’s top decision-making organ between national delegates’ conferences, rarely meets in special sessions, underscoring the significance of the planned gathering.
Attendance will include Members of Parliament, Senators, Governors, Members of County Assemblies, and nominated leaders drawn from various party organs.
President Ruto is expected to use the forum to rally party leaders behind key government reforms, including economic recovery measures, job creation initiatives, and ongoing institutional changes.
Party officials say the President will also emphasize discipline, cohesion, and loyalty to the party’s manifesto as UDA navigates a politically charged environment.
Political analysts view the meeting as a strategic move to consolidate power within the ruling party and address simmering internal disagreements before they escalate.
It also comes at a time when the opposition has intensified its criticism of the government, placing UDA under pressure to present a united front.
The outcomes of the Special NGC meeting are likely to shape UDA’s internal politics and influence the broader national political conversation as the ruling party seeks to maintain stability and control ahead of key political milestones.
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