PAA denies plans to merge with UDA ahead of 2027 polls
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi’s Pamoja African Alliance (PAA) has dismissed claims that it was in talks to merge with UDA ahead of the 2027 polls...
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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.
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