UDA’s Hassan Omar Issues Apology For Controversial Uhuru Comment
United Democratic Alliance Secretary General Hassan Omar was obliged to clarify and apologise on Sunday, May 24, under rising political pressure over remarks about ethnic politics that sparked outrage.
In a statement released on Sunday, Omar stated that his words had been misread and taken out of context, and that they were never intended to insult, offend, or target any community.
Omar stated that during his career, he has been committed to the unity, dignity, and rights of all Kenyans.
“My comments were never intended to demean, offend, or target any community,” he stated.
“Throughout my public life, I have remained firmly committed to upholding the dignity, rights, and unity of all Kenyans,” he added.
UDA SG Hassan Omar forced to apologize after his recent tribal remarks targeting the Kikuyu community pic.twitter.com/XqbzV1I6ls— Lightcast TV Kenya (@Lightcasttvke) May 24, 2026
“The remarks in question were made within the context of my long-standing advocacy on historical land injustices affecting the Coastal region, and were never intended to promote division, hostility, or animosity among communities.”
However, he admitted that his words may have angered some leaders and members of the public, particularly in Central Kenya, and expressed an apology for any misunderstanding.
“To all those who may have been offended, I sincerely regret the misunderstanding and extend my apology,” the statement read in part.
His statement comes after the UDA SG experienced pressure from leaders across the political divide.
They accused him of fueling ethnic division, something that would likely cause chaos in the country ahead of the 2027 elections.
MP Mukami & Co. delayed to discover who the true Hassan Omar (UDA SG & EALA MP) truly is …
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🟢 Ingratitude — Omar was sheltered, funded, and mentored by Mount Kenya figures (Ngengi Muigai, JJ Kamotho) when he was… pic.twitter.com/LHSR6SOxCb— Stephen Mutoro (@smutoro) May 24, 2026
Among those who called Omar out is the Kirinyaga governor, Anne Waiguru, who accused him of engaging in ethnic baiting and divisive rhetoric.
Waiguru further warned against what he termed as attempts to isolate communities along ethnic lines, arguing that such narratives threaten national unity and democratic stability, asking Omar to apologise.
” I strongly stand against the Hassan Omar type of ethnic baiting that seeks to isolate the people of Mt Kenya. He owes our nation an apology,” Waiguru stated in a statement on Sunday, May 24.
Other leaders, especially from the Mount Kenya region, also called the former senator out, demanding an apology.
The leaders included Naivasha MP Jane Kihara, among other leaders in the opposition.
The incident stems from Omar’s remarks during a rally in the coastal region that was attended by leaders in government, including President William Ruto.
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Omar allegedly accused the Mount Kenya region community and their leaders, particularly former president Uhuru Kenyatta.
He claimed that they were inciting the recent public transport strike instead of addressing core economic grievances, something that did not sit well with members of the public.
Hassan Omar says William Ruto has told them that Uhuru Kenyatta is their biggest enemy. They are still blaming Uhuru a whole 4 years of doing nothing later. Very funny humans. pic.twitter.com/eBvo7XgcKn— Mwai, MBS. (@IanJamesMwaiK) May 21, 2026
“It’s not that we lack knowledge. We have been struggling while you oppressed us as we watched,” Omar stated.
“We have no problem with anyone, but you can’t always show us arrogance and pride. We also went to school; we are not stupid or lazy.”
Lawmakers argue that Omar’s remarks unfairly target the community, which voted overwhelmingly for President William Ruto and the UDA party during the 2022 General Election.
UDA’s Hassan Omar Issues Apology For Controversial Uhuru Comment
