Saboti Member of Parliament, Hon. Caleb Amisi, has strongly criticized the merger between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Amani National Congress (ANC), describing it as a "dead horse" and a "breast of burden" that can only produce a sterile mule. According to Amisi, the political alliance formed between the two parties will not bear fruit for the region or for President William Ruto’s ambitions in the 2027 elections.
Speaking to the media, Amisi argued that the UDA-ANC merger would have little to no impact on the political landscape, especially in key regions like Western Kenya and Mt. Kenya. "A mule is sterile and cannot produce offspring," Amisi said, referring to the political union as incapable of creating tangible political gains. "Western is gone and Central is gone. Ruto has lost Western and Mt. Kenya. Even if he merges all villages in Western Kenya, from Ezevorogi to Sirisia, to form the Shamakhokho alliance, nothing will change."
Amisi, who hails from Western Kenya, expressed his belief that the region’s support for President Ruto and his administration is a lost cause. He pointed out that no amount of political maneuvering could reverse this reality. "I'm from Western and it is either completely gone or gone completely," he remarked, highlighting the depth of disenchantment in the region with the current government.
The outspoken MP challenged those who doubted his claims to test the ground by holding a rally in Mbale, a town in Western Kenya, and shouting UDA’s name. "Nobody will listen to you," Amisi boldly stated, stressing that the public sentiment in the region remains indifferent or even hostile to the ruling party.
Amisi’s comments come at a time of heightened political activity as parties and coalitions gear up for the next general elections. The UDA-ANC merger has raised questions about the future of the political landscape, particularly in the aftermath of the 2022 elections, where both parties played pivotal roles in President Ruto’s victory. However, Amisi’s remarks suggest that the unity may struggle to resonate with voters in regions that feel sidelined in the current administration.
With the 2027 elections fast approaching, it remains to be seen how political alliances and regional dynamics will evolve, particularly in Western Kenya, where Amisi’s constituency remains a critical battleground for the country’s political future.