Hassan Omar has been gazetted as the interim secretary general of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

In a gazette notice sent to newsrooms, Registrar of Political Parties Anne Nderitu announced that anyone differing with the changes should submit their views in writing within seven days.

“The Registrar of political parties gives notice that United Democratic Alliance (UDA) intends to change the following party official pending the interim party elections: Cleophas Malala former official, Hassan Omar current official.

“Any person with written submissions concerning the intended changes by the political party shall within seven (7) days from the date of this publication, deposit them with the Registrar of Political Parties,” the gazette notice reads in parts.

Malala’s appointment was revoked by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) on August 2, 2024.

At the time, NEC, through a statement indicated that the changes were effective immediately, the committee subsequently named Hassan who was the party’s vice chairperson was named the new SG.

The ruling party announced that the decision followed a wide and consultative deliberation on the next course of action after events that unfolded in the party.

“Upon wide and consultative deliberations, and in compliance and in accordance with its mandate under Article 8.2 of the Party Constitution, the National Executive Committee has determined to designate the Vice-Chairperson, Hon. Hassan Omar Hassan to act as the Secretary-General on an interim basis. “The appointment of Cleophas Malala as the interim Secretary General is hereby revoked,” UDA said.

“As the governing and policy-making organ of the party, the NEC plays an essential role in driving the political agenda of the party.”