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Wamatangi's expected exit from UDA would place him alongside Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata and Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha, who have already moved to the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).
On Tuesday, Gachagua in an explosive statement criticized the Ruto administration, accusing it of mismanaging public finances, increasing Kenya’s debt burden and engaging in wasteful spending during its four years in office.
The two parties have also formed a 10-member joint team to develop a common manifesto and policy framework to guide their campaign and political agenda ahead of the polls.
Ruto asked participants at the meeting to remember Raila and recognise his contribution to the political arrangement that brought the two political formations together under the broad-based government
The governor highlighted that political cooperation should go beyond negotiations between parties and translate into improvements in the lives of ordinary Kenyans
The endorsement comes as political leaders and groups allied to the broad-based administration begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 elections
The retreat will focus on strengthening cooperation between UDA and ODM, reviewing the progress of their political partnership and discussing the direction of the broad-based administration as the country moves towards the August 2027 polls
A memo issued by National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohammed on August 4 confirmed the meeting and called on all members of the Parliamentary Group to attend.
In a statement on his social media pages, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka linked the arrest to a crackdown on free speech, while noting that he does not support incitement.
Speaking during a Thanksgiving Event for Homabay County Woman Representative Joyce Osogo Bensuda on Sunday, Oburu said the party would negotiate from a position of strength rather than seek favours, insisting its numerical strength and political support entitle it to a fair share of leadership positions in any future coalition arrangement.
Among the leaders who also crossed over to UDA were former Samburu North MP Alois Lentoimanga, Samburu Senate aspirant Lkitonga Lengolos, Suguta Ward MCA James Leleruk, Janet Lavasanti and former Samburu County Assembly Deputy Speaker Adamson Lanyasunya.
The National Assembly Majority Whip argued that leadership at the national level requires practical experience, saying those seeking the presidency should first understand how government functions before making promises to citizens.