Hassan Omar: From rights defender to Ruto's hawkish ally

Omar linked the Kenyatta family and the Kikuyu community to what he described as historical dominance of the country’s economy and political power.

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UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar speaks at the party headquarters in Nairobi on November 28, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

From a fearless student leader, a human rights defender, a vocal debator in Parliament, to a hawkish praise singer, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar has undergone full cycle.

The former member of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) was among student leaders who actively participated in the Ufungamano Initiative push for a new constitution.

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Hassan Omar: From rights defender to Ruto's hawkish ally

Hassan Omar: From rights defender to Ruto's hawkish ally

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