UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar has made explosive claims over the 2027 General Election, alleging that deceased voters could be used in an attempt to boost President William Ruto’s re-election bid.
Omar claimed that a scheme could involve taking advantage of the identities and personal details of deceased Kenyans to facilitate fraudulent voting through the biometric voter registration system.
Speaking in Mombasa on Thursday, September 10, 2026, the UDA official appeared to suggest that supporters should treat every available vote as crucial in securing political power in the 2027 elections.
“Siku ya election hata sisi ni ‘kumira kumira’. Hata mtu kama amekufa sasa hivi, tutuchukue kidole chake kabla hatujamzika, twende kwa ile BVR tupige kura yake.”
Omar further described the vote as a political weapon, linking electoral victory to demands for a greater share of government positions and resources.
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“Mira kumira hata yule ambaye tutamzika leo! Maanake hiyo kura ndio risasi yetu, ndio silaha yetu, ndio ngao yetu.”
He said securing political power would enable the party and its supporters to push for more government positions, appointments and development projects.
“Na sisi tudai mawaziri zaidi, tudai nyadhifa zaidi, tudai ajira zaidi, tudai maendeleo zaidi. Hiyo haiwezi kupatikana bila tuwe na kitu inaitwa nguvu, power!”
The remarks are likely to fuel fresh debate over the credibility and security of the 2027 electoral process, particularly the integrity of the voters’ register and safeguards surrounding voter identification information.
Omar’s comments come as political parties and coalitions intensify their preparations for the August 2027 General Election, with both the ruling Kenya Kwanza camp and opposition groups positioning themselves for a highly competitive contest.
Mombasa gubernatorial race
The UDA Secretary General has also declared interest in the Mombasa gubernatorial race, setting the stage for another battle involving several political heavyweights.
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Omar, who previously contested the Mombasa governor seat, said he and his political allies were determined to secure leadership of the county in 2027.
“Wenzetu wakiwa Hassan Omar na First 11 yetu tumeongoza ili tuweze kupata uongozi ndani ya Mombasa, Governor, na nyadhifa nyingine ndani ya Mombasa.”
His remarks come against the backdrop of growing political mobilisation across the country, with aspirants already positioning themselves for key elective seats ahead of the 2027 polls.
The alleged use of deceased voters, if attempted, would amount to electoral fraud.
Kenya’s electoral system relies on biometric identification and the voters’ register to authenticate voters, making the integrity of voter registration and identification data a critical issue ahead of the polls.
Omar’s claims, however, remain allegations, and he did not provide evidence during the address to substantiate that such a scheme is currently being implemented.
The comments are nevertheless likely to draw scrutiny from electoral stakeholders as preparations for the 2027 election gather pace.
