According to a report published by People Daily on Saturday, October 10, 2026, Nyali Member of Parliament Mohamed Ali, popularly known as Jicho Pevu, has declared his determination to help bring down UDA in Mombasa.
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Ali said he played a significant role in popularising the party ahead of the 2022 General Election, when he and other supporters campaigned for its promise of improving the lives of ordinary Kenyans. However, he now believes those expectations have been betrayed.
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In a statement shared on his social media platforms, Ali recalled how supporters went door to door promoting the party and its vision for the country.
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He expressed disappointment with the political direction taken by UDA, signalling a major shift in his relationship with the ruling party.
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At the centre of Ali’s criticism is what he describes as a betrayal of the expectations that attracted him and other supporters to UDA.
The MP’s remarks come amid growing political activity along the Coast as different parties and leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Ali has increasingly aligned himself with the opposition and is seeking to become the next governor of Mombasa after his tenure as Nyali MP.
His political repositioning is significant because he previously contested and won the Nyali parliamentary seat on a UDA ticket in the 2022 General Election.
Opposition Leaders Intensify Political Activities at the Coast
Ali’s declaration comes as opposition leaders continue efforts to strengthen their political presence in the Coast region.
The Wiper Patriotic Movement has been seeking to consolidate support in the region, with Ali emerging as one of the figures associated with its political ambitions.
According to People Daily, Ali has been appointed deputy leader of the party, pending ratification at its National Delegates Conference. He is also positioning himself for the Mombasa gubernatorial contest in 2027.
These developments place Mombasa at the centre of emerging political competition, with leaders seeking to establish their influence before the next general election.
What This Means for UDA in Mombasa
Ali’s declaration presents a political challenge for UDA in a region where parties and individual leaders are competing to strengthen their support ahead of 2027.
His familiarity with the party’s grassroots mobilisation could make his criticism politically significant. However, his declaration alone does not establish that UDA is collapsing or losing its national standing.
The extent of the impact will depend on whether other leaders follow his position, how voters respond, and whether opposition parties can translate their growing political activity into broader support.
For now, Ali has made his position clear: he intends to challenge the party he once helped build.
The big question is whether Mohamed Ali’s campaign against UDA will remain a Mombasa-focused political battle or become part of a wider challenge to the ruling party ahead of the 2027 General Election.
