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October 25, 2025
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Former Wajir East MP Rashid Amin defects from Wiper to UDA

Former Wajir East MP Rashid Amin defects to UDA, says move aims to unify North Eastern region; pledges support for President Ruto’s second term...
✨ Key Highlights
Former Wajir East MP Rashid Amin has officially defected from the Wiper Patriotic Front to the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party on October 25, 2025. This move is aimed at unifying the Northern region and supporting President William Ruto's reelection bid.
- Amin emphasized that his decision is for development and service, ensuring Wajir and Northern Kenya are part of the national transformation agenda.
- He lauded President Ruto's administration for initiating several development projects in the region, including the 750-kilometre Modogshe-Wajir-Tarbaj-Kotulo-Mandera Road.
- Other cited achievements include the expansion of rural electrification, water borehole drilling, rehabilitation of health centres, and improved vetting for national identification documents.
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