Leaders of the Pamoja African Alliance (PAA) party in Kilifi County are divided over claims that the party may be dissolved ahead of the 2027 General Election. While some within the party dismiss these claims, others suggest President William Ruto favors its dissolution.

• Kenneth Kazungu Tungule, PAA Secretary General and Ganze MP, denies dissolution plans, asserting the party will field candidates in 2027.
• Kenya Roads Board (KRB) chairperson Aisha Jumwa’s defection to PAA is cited as a cause of political uncertainty among rival parties.
• Kilifi North MP Owen Baya, Deputy Majority Leader in the National Assembly, claims President Ruto directed PAA's dissolution due to its alleged failure to address the squatter problem, despite an allocation of Sh5 billion.

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has officially defected from DAP-K to UDA, signifying a significant political realignment in Western Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election.

• Savula confirmed he has registered as a UDA aspirant for the Kakamega governor’s seat.
• He is set to challenge incumbent Governor Fernandes Barasa (ODM) in 2027.
• Savula was recently appointed deputy coordinator of President William Ruto’s political activities in the Western Kenya region.

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has officially left DAP-K to join UDA, significantly altering the political landscape in Kakamega County and Western Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election.

• Savula was recently appointed deputy coordinator of President William Ruto’s political activities in the Western Kenya region.
• He will contest the Kakamega governor’s seat on a UDA ticket in 2027, challenging current Governor Fernandes Barasa (ODM).
• Savula’s defection is expected to facilitate the delivery of 2.6 million Western votes for UDA.

The Pamoja African Alliance (PAA) has denied claims of an impending merger with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ahead of the 2027 polls. Secretary General Kenneth Tungule affirmed that the party will remain independent and intends to compete in the Coast region.

• PAA Secretary General Kenneth Tungule stated the reports were “untrue” and that the party has no plans to dissolve.
• The PAA will hold a delegates meeting on February 13 to prepare for the next general election.
• Former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa recently defected from UDA to join PAA, while still supporting President Ruto.