On May 29, 2022, a significant shift in Kenya's political landscape occurred when UDA vice chairman Kipruto Kirwa publicly announced his decision to leave Deputy President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and join Raila Odinga's Azimio la Umoja coalition.
UDA vice chairman Kipruto Kirwa's defection is a notable blow to Deputy President William Ruto's presidential ambitions, as Kirwa's influence within the UDA party was considerable.
