Mudavadi explains why he folded the ANC Party

Former Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has shed light on the financial challenges of maintaining his former party, the Amani National Congress (ANC). Speaking on Saturday, November 7, 2026, Mudavadi revealed that the party demanded far more than the Ksh25 million annual allocation from the Political Parties Fund. "Even when I was not in Parliament, I was managing a political party.

It's not a joke. You spend your money from your pocket. There's no free money," he emphasized. These remarks come shortly after Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claimed that Mudavadi's ANC party was purchased by President William Ruto for Ksh20 million. Gachagua alleged that Mudavadi, under pressure from the Head of State, surrendered his political independence to join the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

During a launch event for the Linda Mwananchi Movement in Nairobi on Friday, October 30, 2026, Gachagua accused Mudavadi of trading his political freedom for a financial deal. Mudavadi clarified that while the ANC received Ksh25 million annually, the sum was inadequate to cover the party's financial needs. He also clarified the criteria for qualifying for government funding, naming several parties that are entitled to allocations, including UDA, Jubilee, ODM, Wiper, ANC, and Ford Kenya.

Mudavadi urged political leaders to consult the official gazette notice to determine if their parties are eligible for such government funding. He reiterated that sustaining a political party required resources beyond the government allocation, stating that leaders often had to use their personal finances to keep their political outfits operational.