UDA Dismisses Moses Kuria's Claims That Muthama Owns the Party

UDA Secretary General Veronica Maina has refuted assertions  by Gatundu South legislator Moses Kuria that the party is owned  by former Machakos Senator Johnson Nduya Muthama.

In a press statement released Monday, May 24, 2021, Maina stated that UDA party is owned and operated by hustlers.

This comes after Kuria, while announcing People's Empowerment Party's (PEP) contention in the Kiambaa by-election claimed that UDA is owned by the former Senator.

He further claimed that former South Mugirango member of parliament Omingo Magara owns aother Hustler Nation party in PDP.

"Whereas PEP is driven by our ordinary men and women, mostly the youth, our sister party UDA is largely driven by my colleagues the incumbent MPs whom I respect a lot," Kuria wrote on his Facebook page on May 24.

Maina further dismissed claims that Magara is in PDP, stating that the former lawmaker is full fledged member of UDA.

"We wish to state categorically that UDA is neither Hon Johnstone Muthama's party nor it is managed by sitting MPs. On the Contrary, UDA is the Hustler's party,” Maina stated.

She added that UDA is in talks with former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri-led TSP to forge a united coalition ahead of the 2020 general elections.

“In the spirit of Hustler Nation, Omingo Magara has left PDP and joined the UDA. In the same vein. Hon Mwangi Kiunjuri of The Service Party has been consulting with UDA on a united approach in the fielding of candidates and other Hustler Nation activities,” Maina said.

She, however, lauded Kuria for returning the favour and allowing UDA to challenge for the Kiambaa Parliamentary seat, noting that UDA took a back seat and helped campaign for PEP in Juja.