Mwingi West MP Charles Ngusya Nguna has officially defected from the Wiper Democratic Movement (WDM-K) party to President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA). The switch occurred on Friday during a State House visit, with President Ruto commending Nguna's decision to promote development in his constituency.

• Charles Ngusya Nguna, the MP for Mwingi West, was re-elected on the Wiper Democratic Movement ticket in August 2022.
• President William Ruto applauded Nguna for his "bold decision to join our team to push forward the development agenda."
• This defection follows Kenya African National Union (KANU) party boss Gideon Moi's withdrawal from the Baringo Senatorial by-election race, effectively giving UDA a clear path.