Mithika Linturi Quits UDA, Says Party Has Allowed Murder Of Gen Z
Linturi stated that he could no longer be associated with a party tolerant of corruption, abductions and brutal murder of young Kenyans.
Viral Tea Ke Writer 
Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mithaka Linturi has formally tendered his resignation from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.
In an official and critical statement issued on Wednesday, May 14, Linturi stated that he could no longer be associated with a party tolerant of corruption, abductions and brutal murder of young Kenyans.
"Political parties are established under firm philosophies which bind voluntary members. Such ideals are meant to be lived and practised. It was the philosophy of UDA and its commitment to BETA ideology that I believed in to be a member and championed," he began.
"In realisation that the party has failed to live up to its philosophy, mandate, to its mission, to its values and to its objectives, such a party has no moral authority to bear the name of a political party. This is a party akin to the Biblical Tower of Babel."
Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi with President William Ruto in a past function. /MITHIKA LINTURI
The former CS accused the ruling party of abandoning its founding philosophy, mission, values, and objectives, thereby losing the moral legitimacy to call itself a political party.
He criticised the UDA for neglecting its responsibilities over the past two years, claiming it has demonstrated outright disregard for both the citizens and the Republic of Kenya.
"Over the past two years of its leadership under the Kenya Kwanza Alliance, UDA has shown total contempt for the people and the great Republic of Kenya.
"I do not wish, nor would I ever wish that any Kenyan would belong to a Party that is repugnant to its philosophy, a party that tolerates corruption, abduction and brutal murder of our young people, overtaxes Kenyans, a party that has no respect for women and children. A party that does not respect the constitution and the rule of law. A party that does not listen to the people," he continued.
Adding "It is in this realisation that I, Hon. Mithika Linturi, a patriotic Kenyan, tender my resignation as a member of the United Democratic Alliance- UDA with immediate effect."
His resignation marks the end of his three-year affiliation with the party, which began in February 2022 when he declared his candidacy for the Meru gubernatorial seat on the party's ticket.
Although he was unsuccessful in the race, losing to Kawira Mwangaza, who was later impeached, he was appointed Agriculture Cabinet Secretary. However, he was removed from the role in May 2024 following his involvement in the fertiliser scandal.
Linturi now follows former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who also resigned from the ruling party on Tuesday, May 13.
Gachagua criticised the party for squandering a critical opportunity to advance the country economically, socially, and politically, stating it had failed to deliver on its promises.
His resignation has fueled speculation about his next political move, with plans underway to launch a new political party on Thursday, May 15.
