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Former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has rejoined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), ending a three-month separation from President William Ruto's ruling party.
Ruto received Jumwa at State House, Mombasa, Thursday, November 12, with UDA issuing a statement confirming the reconciliation and noting that the president reaffirmed his commitment to national unity and an inclusive transformation agenda.
Signalling her return, Ruto was captured crowning her with a UDA cap.
UDA secretary general Hassan Omar, Kilifi North MP and National Assembly deputy majority leader Owen Baya, and other supporters of the broad-based government were also present at the meeting.
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Jumwa had announced her departure from UDA on July 30 at a press conference, saying the decision followed deep consultations with her constituents and was driven by principle rather than personal grievance.
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She described enduring what she called overwhelming indignity despite her unwavering loyalty to the Head of State, recounting being turned away at the gates during a presidential meeting with Coast political leaders and alleging that her attempts…
