On April 29, 2021, City lawyer Cliff Ombeta made a significant move by joining the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, associated with Deputy President William Ruto.
According to a poster shared on his social media handle, Ombeta confirmed his membership in the party and urged willing members to sign up.
"I am a member of a registered member of United Democratic Alliance," the poster read.
His declaration comes at the backdrop of his recent close association with allies of DP Ruto from the Kisii region.
Lawyer Ombeta has been seen accompanying renowned Kisii leaders and businessmen, who have endorsed the DP for presidency in 2022, at political campaigns in the forthcoming Bonchari parliamentary by-election.
Together with South Mugirango MP Sylvanus Osoro, Deputy Governor Joash Maangi, businessman Jhanda Zaheer, and Don Bosco Gichana, the lawyer has been leading campaigns for UDA candidate Teresa Bitutu Oyioka in Bonchari.
Mrs. Oyioka is the widow of former MP John Oyioka who died in February.
Lawyer Ombeta joins a long list of prominent Kisii personalities who have declared their support for the DP, including former MP Omingo Magara, EALA MP Charles Nyachae, and Bomachoge Chache MP Alfah Miruka.
