UDA Hits Back At Gachagua, Fiercely Defends Ruto’s Coup Remarks
The United Democratic Alliance Party (UDA) has backed President William Ruto’s declaration condemning an alleged coup d’état.
This comes after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua retaliated against the party head over the coup allegations.
In a statement, the party’s Head of Digital Communication, Antonellah Kakuko, underlined that President Ruto will only leave office if he loses in the 2027 elections.
“This is a democratic country, and citizens decide who will govern through their vote,” she said.
Adding, “The same Ruto who crushed the belief that it’s possible to win a presidential election fairly against all negative mobilisations. It is the same Ruto who will end the politics of anarchy and entitlement in this country.”
Hii ni inchi ya demokrasia wananchi ndio wanaamua kwa debe.
— Antonellah Kakuko(The pastoralist Child). (@Truepastoralist) July 9, 2025
The same William Ruto who ended the belief that the deputy president position was jinxed and that one could not succeed the president.
The same Ruto who broke that fake belief that you needed to come from a big family… pic.twitter.com/pr61F8MsMw
The communications director has stated that only elections, not unconstitutional methods, will determine the destiny of the under-siege Head of State.
Earlier on Wednesday, a visibly enraged President Ruto proclaimed, “Enough is enough,” and that he would not tolerate “anarchy” in the country disguised as peaceful protests.
This was in response to the fatal anti-government protests that erupted across the country between June and July.
“I want to tell those characters giving us lectures that they can change this administration using violence and unlawful means before 2027; let them try,” he declared.
“This is a democratic nation, and Kenyans will choose the nation’s leadership through the ballot. We cannot choose leadership through violence. That is not going to happen in this country.”
Speaking hours after Ruto, the Democratic for the Citizens Party (DCP) head denied a coup attempt against the president, claiming that the opposition is preparing to vote him out.
“There is no leader here planning a coup. So, relax and see us make you a one-term president in the elections in August 2027,” he said.
To quell the escalating violence, Ruto directed police to shoot anyone who stole and burned property during the rallies on the legs.
“Anyone going to burn people’s property should be shot in the leg, be hospitalised and later be taken to court upon recovery. Do not kill them, but break their leg,” he said while touring the Police Housing Project in Kilimani, Nairobi County.
Since gaining office in 2022, UDA has faced a variety of opposing parties.
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These include the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition, which is led by Orange Democratic Movement party leader Raila Odinga, who has contested the 2022 election results and organized rallies.
There is also the 2024 Gen Z movement and a recent surge of protests, mainly driven by public dissatisfaction with the government.
Despite this, UDA maintains steadfast, claiming that it is on track to meet its promises to Kenyans and would win a second term in the 2027 elections.
According to reports from the Kenya National Human Rights Commission, 31 people were killed and over 100 were injured during the Saba Saba Day protests on Monday in 17 of the country’s 47 counties.
UDA Hits Back At Gachagua, Fiercely Defends Ruto’s Coup Remarks
