Goldenberg Scandal (1990s): While serving as Finance Minister under President Moi, Mudavadi was linked to the infamous Goldenberg scandal, a major financial fraud involving government compensation for fictitious gold exports. Though he denied wrongdoing and was not convicted, his name was often mentioned in discussions about high-level complicity.

2013 Presidential Nomination Dispute: In 2012, Mudavadi briefly joined Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee coalition with a signed agreement that Uhuru would step down in his favor as the presidential candidate. Days later, Uhuru reversed the deal, calling it a “deal with the devil,” causing a fallout that cast Mudavadi as politically indecisive

Fallout with NASA (2017–2022): After the 2017 elections, Mudavadi’s ANC was part of the NASA coalition led by Raila Odinga. However, tensions grew when Raila took the “People’s President” oath without consulting NASA principals. Mudavadi’s perceived detachment from the protest actions led to accusations of betrayal and weak political resolve.