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. 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. 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. Omanga joins a crowded race to succeed incumbent Esther Passaris, who has declared she will not defend her seat in 2027.

Source: The Star February 08, 2026 15:12 UTC