Wiper, Linda Mwananchi court Aisha Jumwa after UDA exit
Kenyan political parties Wiper and Linda Mwananchi are attempting to recruit former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa following her resignation from the UDA party. The move is seen as an effort to strengthen political influence in the Coast region.
Why it matters
This reflects the shifting political alliances in Kenya as parties prepare for future electoral influence.
Linda Mwananchi and Wiper Patriotic Front are wooing former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa following her acrimonious resignation from President William Ruto's UDA party. Siaya Governor James Orengo extended the invitation to the Linda Mwananchi wing on Friday during a visit to Kakuyuni in Malindi, just a day after Jumwa publicly announced she had left the ruling party. In a social media post accompanied by a video of the two leaders meeting, the Governor praised Jumwa, expressing confidence in her political future. "I came here to pay a courtesy call because I could not wait any longer. I know Mheshimiwa Waziri Aisha Jumwa has always been Raila Odinga's political daughter," he said. Jumwa acknowledged the visit, stating, "I have met with Orengo, and we have spoken. I am still consulting, but the future is bright."
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