NAIROBI, Kenya — Businesswoman and former Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga has publicly severed ties with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), declaring her alignment with the United Opposition as political realignments ahead of the 2027 General Election gather momentum.
Omanga, once a vocal supporter of President William Ruto during the 2022 election campaign, stopped short of naming the political party she intends to run under.
However, she openly endorsed key opposition figures, including Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, Jubilee Party stalwart Fred Matiang’i, and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
She confirmed that she will once again contest the Nairobi County Woman Representative seat in 2027, a race she narrowly lost in the last general election.
Addressing supporters, Omanga reflected on her previous performance, crediting strong backing from the Mt Kenya community in Nairobi for her renewed political ambition.
“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.
She expressed confidence that growing cooperation among opposition leaders would significantly boost her prospects, pointing to what she described as emerging unity across key voting blocs.
“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 added.
Omanga also took aim at the current political establishment, urging voters to separate material inducements from political loyalty.
“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,” she said.
Her remarks were made on February 7, 2026, in Gatundu South, after Gachagua introduced her during a traditional dowry payment ceremony for Ann and Aloise Kinyanjui.
A day earlier, Omanga had confirmed her 2027 ambitions, citing consultations with supporters across Nairobi.
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“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 now joins an increasingly competitive race to succeed incumbent Esther Passaris, who has announced she will not defend the seat.
Other names linked to the contest include Karen Nyamu, Tabitha Mutinda, Crystal Asige, activist Hanifa Adan, and social media commentator Maverick Aoko.
Her defection adds to a growing list of former ruling party allies reassessing their political positioning amid rising public dissatisfaction over the cost of living, governance concerns, and shifting alliances within Kenya’s political landscape
