The Registrar of Political Parties has officially confirmed the dissolution of the Amani National Congress (ANC), a party once led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. This marks the end of a political force that played a key role in Kenya’s political scene, especially during the 2017 and 2022 elections.
ANC's dissolution follows internal disputes and shifting political alliances. Sources suggest that defections, declining membership, and the party's struggles to maintain independence led to this decision. Several members had already aligned themselves with Mudavadi's new political path within President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza coalition.
The announcement has sparked mixed reactions within the political sphere. Supporters of Mudavadi argue that ANC had outlived its usefulness and that merging with a larger coalition was inevitable. However, some former party officials have expressed disappointment, claiming the dissolution undermines democracy by erasing smaller political voices.
Political analysts suggest that this move cements Mudavadi’s full integration into President Ruto’s administration, further solidifying the ruling coalition. However, questions remain about the fate of ANC’s former supporters and how they will be accommodated within Kenya Kwanza.
With ANC now officially disbanded, the political landscape continues to evolve as leaders position themselves ahead of the next electoral cycle. Whether this marks a new beginning or the loss of political diversity remains to be seen.
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