Hassan Omar
KenyapoliticianMale4.7Global Dominance: 0.00%Hassan Omar is a member of the East African Legislative Assembly and has recently been appointed as the deputy secretary-general of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), following the merger of the Amani National Congress (ANC) into UDA, a shift aimed at enhancing political solidarity in the region.
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Hassan Omar accused Uhuru Kenyatta of failing to accept the outcome of the 2022 election.
UDA hits back at Uhuru over 2022 election remarksKenya· 2026-09-22
Hassan Omar is the Secretary-General of the United Democratic Alliance and was cited for his remarks on political tensions.
Killings, border violence and political tensions: KNCHR sounds alarm ahead of 2027Kenya· 2026-09-21
UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar called for the IEBC to bar Mukunji from the 2027 elections.
Gachagua allies warn Ruto over Embu clashesKenya· 2026-09-13
Gabriel Kagombe mentioned Hassan Omar in the context of those who should be arrested for inflammatory remarks.
Gatundu South MP condemns selective arrests, warns of political falloutKenya· 2026-08-04
Gachagua further referenced remarks allegedly made in Mombasa by UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar, claiming they reflected growing hostility toward the Mt. Kenya region.
Gachagua claims Ruto allies undermining KindikiKenya· 2026-07-27
Kalonzo Musyoka called for the resignation of both Duale and United Democratic Alliance Secretary-General Hassan Omar over separate remarks he described as inflammatory.
Karua, Kalonzo, demands Duale's dismissal over incitement allegationsKenya· 2026-07-26
Hassan Omar, the party's SG, vented his spleen on The Standard during a press conference following UDA's loss in Ol Kalou.
Attacking journalists will not win UDA votesKenya· 2026-07-21Hassan Omar is the UDA Secretary General who blamed historical land injustices on Kenya's founding father and his son.
NCCK urges NCIC to step up peace efforts ahead of the 2027 General ElectionKenya· 2026-07-08
UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar accused journalists of being hirelings.
Ruto and Muhoozi media fight has a silver liningKenya· 2026-07-04
Hassan Omar is the UDA Secretary General who has been defended by the Jubilee Youth League amid tensions in the ruling coalition.
Jubilee youths tell UDA MPs to confront Ruto, not Hassan OmarKenya· 2026-05-31
Hassan Omar is the Secretary General of UDA who signed the letter accusing Kenyatta of political sabotage.
UDA launches scathing attack on Uhuru KenyattaKenya· 2026-05-30
Hassan Omar, while addressing political sentiments from the Mt Kenya region against President William Ruto, defended the President’s leadership.
IEBC must bar politicians calling for election boycotts, ex-NCIC boss saysKenya· 2026-05-27
Hassan Omar has undergone a transformation from a human rights defender to a hawkish ally of Ruto.
Hassan Omar: From rights defender to Ruto's hawkish allyKenya· 2026-05-27UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar ruled out zoning for electoral units.
ODM sets 2027 coalition terms as UDA rejects electoral zoning demandKenya· 2026-03-03
UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar mourned the MP saying that his untimely death was a devastating loss not only to his family and constituents but also to the party and nation at large.
President Ruto leads country in mourning MP Johana NgenoKenya· 2026-03-01
UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar criticized the United Opposition for lacking a clear agenda.
UDA dismisses United opposition as 'agenda-less' after by-election victoriesKenya· 2026-02-27
Eala MP and UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar joins Muslims in breaking their fast (Iftar) in Kisauni, Mombasa County.
Dos and don'ts: How to guard the spiritual essence of RamadhanKenya· 2026-02-27
Secretary-General Hassan Omar also addressed the meeting.
President Ruto hosts 12,353 UDA aspirants, vows fair primariesKenya· 2026-02-06
Wavinya Ndeti took a swipe at UDA secretary general Hassan Omar over his recent remark that Kalonzo was not sellable beyond Ukambani.
Kalonzo says opposition drafting petition to challenge Mbeere North, Malava resultsKenya· 2025-12-01
UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar welcomed former Marakwet East MP Linah Chebii to the party in Eldoret.
Ex-minister Jebii Kilimo joins UDA, declares bid for Marakwet East MP seatKenya· 2025-10-14
Hassan Omar, UDA Secretary General, accused Orwoba of damaging the party’s image.
Tribunal nullifies Gloria Orwoba's expulsion from UDAKenya· 2025-08-20
Hassan Omar urged the Foundation to expand the medical camp to other counties.
American doctors to offer free orthopaedic care in Kisii countyKenya· 2025-08-04
Malala argued that his removal and replacement by Hassan Omar, who took over in an acting capacity, was unfair.
Malala ordered to pay UDA, Mbarire Sh305,000 in legal costsKenya· 2025-07-16
Hassan Omar, the party Secretary General, notified the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties about Gachagua's removal.
UDA slams Gachagua's exit, says his membership ceased after impeachmentKenya· 2025-05-12
The MP accused Omar of imposing preferred candidates and rallied his supporters to boycott the grassroots elections over alleged lack of transparency.
Revolt in UDA as Nyali MP, Mungatana, Dado poke holes in grassroots pollsKenya· 2025-04-16
Omboko Milemba deputised UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar.
Mudavadi dismisses alleged links to new political outfitKenya· 2025-04-06
Hassan Omar, the Secretary General of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, announced that Munyakho’s life had been spared.
Saved from the jaws of death: Munyakho's 13-year Saudi ordealKenya· 2025-03-28
UDA Party Secretary-General Hassan Omar announced that the negotiations had succeeded.
Reprieve for Stephen Munyakho's family as release from hangman securedKenya· 2025-03-28
Hassan Omar announced that a Sh129.5 million blood money payment had been secured for Munyakho’s freedom.
Steven Munyakho's committee denies Sh129.5m payment to secure releaseKenya· 2025-03-26
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar confirmed the development at an Iftar dinner held at the State House.
Kenyan escapes execution in Saudi Arabia after Sh129.5m payoutKenya· 2025-03-26
