Aisha Jumwa dumps Wiper after nomination, rejoins Ruto's UDA

Aisha Jumwa dumps Wiper after nomination, rejoins Ruto's UDA

President Ruto also welcomed Jumwa's return, expressing optimism about working with her to strengthen the party's presence at the Coast and across the country.

Former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has rejoined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), weeks after being nominated for the Wiper Patriotic Front's Deputy Party Leader position.

In an announcement on Thursday, UDA said President William Ruto welcomed Jumwa back to the ruling party during a meeting at State House in Mombasa, where he presented her with a UDA cap, symbolising her return to the party.

"President William Ruto, the UDA Party Leader, welcomed former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa back to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) at State House, Mombasa," the party stated on X.

"The President reaffirmed his commitment to uniting Kenyans and advancing an inclusive national transformation agenda."

Ruto also welcomed Jumwa's return, expressing optimism about working with her to strengthen the party's presence at the Coast and across the country.

"I look forward to working with her to advance the party’s transformation agenda at the Coast and across the country. We remain committed to uniting leaders and Kenyans around our shared vision of a united, inclusive and prosperous Kenya. Usawa ni Sawa, Mbele Pamoja," the President stated.

Jumwa's return to UDA comes months after she announced her departure from the party on July 30, citing…

In brief

President Ruto also welcomed Jumwa's return, expressing optimism about working with her to strengthen the party's presence at the Coast and across the country. "President William Ruto, the UDA Party Leader, welcomed former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa back to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) at State House, Mombasa," the party stated on X. Ruto also welcomed Jumwa's return, expressing optimism about working with her to strengthen the party's presence at the Coast and across the country.

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