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February 5, 2026
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Speaker Kingi Faces Blow as Key Party Members Decamp to ODM

Speaker Kingi Faces Blow as Key Party Members Decamp to ODM

Senate Speaker Kingi is a strong supporter of President William Ruto and his broad-based government with ODM, but does not want to dissolve his PAA Party and join Ruto's UDA Party...

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Senate Speaker Amason Kingi's PAA Party is experiencing significant defections in Kilifi County as several key members join the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). These members stated their desire to support Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro (ODM) and align with the broad-based government formed between UDA and ODM in March 2025.

  • The defectors' move reportedly weakens PAA's structures in Kilifi, potentially impacting Kenya Roads Board Chairperson Aisha Jumwa's gubernatorial ambitions.
  • PAA Secretary General Kenneth Tungule, also Ganze MP, refuted claims of a merger with UDA or ODM, asserting PAA's intent to remain an independent political force.
  • A crucial delegates meeting is scheduled for February 13, bringing together representatives from six coastal counties to strategize for upcoming elections.

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