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President William Ruto’s coast region allies woo Azimio politicians

A section of the UDA supporters in Mombasa.

A section of the UDA supporters in Mombasa celebrate after the Supreme Court of Kenya released its ruling which upheld the election of William Ruto as Kenya's fifth President on September 15, 2022. A section of political leaders aligned with the President has initiated plans to woo their colleagues from Azimio la Umoja One Kenya to their side.

Photo credit: Kevin Odit | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Mr Raila Odinga’s allies in the coast face an uphill task of fronting a strong opposition to check Kenya Kwanza in the region.
  • Kaya elders also delved into the matter, saying, the only way for the coast region is to work with the government of the day.
  • Some political analysts have averred that Ms Jumwa’s and Mr Mvurya’s appointments, should they be confirmed, will lead to political realignments in the coast region.

With President William Ruto firmly in office, Mr Raila Odinga’s allies in the coast face an uphill task of fronting a strong opposition to check Kenya Kwanza in the region.

Now, a section of political leaders aligned to the President has initiated plans to woo their colleagues from Azimio la Umoja One Kenya to their side in the hope of inheriting Mr Odinga’s political support base.