This archive report was first published on 30 October 2019.
On October 30, 2019, a group of Malindi residents began collecting signatures to remove their MP Aisha Jumwa from office, citing her disrespect and lack of performance.
During the swearing-in ceremony of Ganda ward MCA Reuben Katana at the Kilifi County Assembly, Malindi, the group revealed their plan to oust Jumwa.
Malindi ODM women coordinator Riziki Baya stated that the process would start immediately and urged many to append their signatures.
"We are tired with her, especially, after she caused the death of one of us just because of a simple ward by-election. She has ashamed the people of Malindi not only in Kilifi County but in the entire nation," Baya said.
She further accused Jumwa of staging a one-man show in running the constituency development fund, adding that she was using her influence to erroneously award tenders.
"There is no development in Malindi and people are shocked that all tenders and work are awarded to family members," Baya alleged.
Benard Nyiri from Kakuyuni echoed Baya's sentiments, stating that Aisha had engineered her downfall.
"Despite being forgiven by the party, she still went ahead and did the wrong things and now we want to get the signatures as fast as possible so that she can leave the Malindi political scene for good," Nyiri said.
Former Malindi MP Wily Mtengo stated that the journey for a Malindi by-election was on course and opponents should brace for a fight.
"We are in ODM to stay and because she chose the opposing side then we shall ensure that she goes home and Malindi gets their rightful representative in parliament," Mtengo said.
