The National Super Alliance (NASA) has lost several key politicians from its stronghold to Jubilee. In a significant move, 12 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) from Turkana county defected to the ruling party.
The defectors were led by Turkana Senator John Munyes, who is reportedly eyeing the Turkana gubernatorial seat in the upcoming election. Seven of the 12 MCAs belonged to NASA-affiliated parties.
Context and Response ¶
President Uhuru Kenyatta, who was in Turkana county on Wednesday, March 8, received the defectors. The MCAs vowed to support his re-election in the August General Election.
The defection could be a game changer for Turkana county, which is currently led by Governor Joseph Nanok of NASA. Senator Munyes will likely seek the Jubilee ticket to contest for the gubernatorial seat.
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President Kenyatta is scheduled to visit the Coast region for a 3-day tour, starting Thursday, March 9. During his visit, he will commission various projects, including the road from Garsen to Lamu and inspect several buildings in Kilifi county.
The recovered account cited reporting by Tuko.
