The Democratic Party of Kenya has formally announced its intention to withdraw from the Kenya Kwanza Alliance, citing political differences within the coalition.
In a letter addressed to the Registrar of Political Parties, Anne Nderitu, the party stated that remaining in the alliance was no longer tenable due to prevailing political developments.
The notice, signed by the party’s Secretary General Dr. Jacob Haji took effect on March 7, 2025, when it was also copied to the Secretary Generals of Ford Kenya, the United Democratic Alliance, and Maendeleo Chap Chap.
The decision aligns with Clause 8 of the coalition agreement, which outlines the procedure for termination of membership.
The party, previously led by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi, has been criticising the Kenya Kwanza government, particularly over a rise in abduction cases.
Muturi has openly condemned the incidents and called for a Public Commission of Inquiry to investigate the matter.
“The buck must stop somewhere, in this case, the President and the Commander-in-Chief. Mr. President, I call upon you to order an end to these abductions and extrajudicial killings, as you promised, and to establish an open inquiry into how these incidents have been occurring,” he stated.
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