Sakaja's exit fractures UDA in Nairobi as internal wrangles begin
Source: The Standard — PoliticsBy Standard Digital
President Ruto's game plan and strategy in Nairobi politics are on the weighing scale, especially after Sakaja's exit.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja's exit from the ruling party, United Democratic Alliance (UDA), last week and the subsequent entry of Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri on Monday have ruffled feathers within the ruling party, threatening an imminent fallout in the party's support base in the city.
Monday's unveiling of Karauri at the party's headquarters has been interpreted by observers as a checkmate to ODM's unveiling of Sakaja, but it has sparked dissent from a section of the party's leaders who are pulling in a different direction.
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In brief
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja's exit from the ruling party, United Democratic Alliance (UDA), last week and the subsequent entry of Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri on Monday have ruffled feathers within the ruling party, threatening an imminent fallout in the party's support base in the city. Monday's unveiling of Karauri at the party's headquarters has been interpreted by observers as a checkmate to ODM's unveiling of Sakaja, but it has sparked dissent from a section of the party's leaders who are pulling in a different direction. Pick your favourite topics below for a tailor made homepage just for you
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