In recent statements, the former Mukurweini MP condemned Omar and Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen as "mouthpieces" pushing divisive ethnic attacks on behalf of President William Ruto, questioning what the entire community had done to deserve such treatment.
Kabando framed these remarks as part of a broader pattern of toxicity and bias from the ruling side, warning that such politics risks deepening divisions in the country ahead of future elections.
Hassan Omar's sentiments center on rejecting tribal politics while accusing critics from the Mt. Kenya region of weaponizing ethnicity to shield poor leadership and deflect from governance failures.
As UDA Secretary-General, Omar has pushed back against claims of anti-Kikuyu bias by arguing that Kenya has moved past ethnic gatekeeping and "co-presidency" entitlements.
He has strongly condemned what he calls "tribal bigots" turning issues like the fuel crisis into ethnic mobilization, urging Kenyans to focus on accountability rather than regional loyalty.
Omar insists that no community should dominate or claim special privileges, emphasizing unity under "One Kenya" and warning against returning to past discriminatory practices associated with previous regimes.
In response to accusations from figures like Kabando wa Kabando, he frames such attacks as desperate attempts by opposition-aligned voices to divide the country along ethnic lines instead of engaging on substantive issues like economic performance ahead of 2027.
Bwire Sanga has strongly reacted to the escalating exchange between Kabando wa Kabando and Hassan Omar, dismissing the tribalism accusations as baseless political theater aimed at diverting attention from national development priorities.
The vocal political commentator and analyst described Kabando's claims as a classic deflection tactic by Mt. Kenya-aligned figures uncomfortable with scrutiny over past governance failures.
Sanga defended Hassan Omar's position, arguing that calling out ethnic mobilization is not tribalism but a necessary stand for "One Kenya" unity and merit-based leadership.
He urged Kenyans to reject what he termed "perpetual victimhood politics" from any community, warning that such rhetoric risks reigniting old divisions at a time when economic recovery should take center stage ahead of 2027.
Sanga's remarks framed the debate as evidence of desperation within opposition circles, praising Omar for boldly challenging entitlement mentalities.