Former Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga, popularly known as “Mama Miradi,” has officially broken ranks with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to join the United Opposition and the Linda Mwananchi movement.Â
Her shift in allegiance was solidified after she publicly endorsed the Linda Mwananchi Tour in Kitengela and signaled her participation in the upcoming rally in Kakamega scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026.Â
Omanga declared her alignment with a coalition of opposition figures, including Rigathi Gachagua (Democracy for the Citizens Party), Fred Matiang’i (Jubilee Party), and Kalonzo Musyoka (Wiper).
She confirmed she will again contest the Nairobi County Woman Representative seat in the 2027 General Election, citing strong past support from the Mt. Kenya community in the city.
Omanga characterized her move as being “about the people” and challenged the current administration, stating that “change is inevitable”.
Her exit follows her declining a presidential appointment to the Nairobi Rivers Commission and instead taking a role as a board member of the Local Authorities Provident Fund (LAPFUND).
By Anthony Solly
