Millicent Omanga: Why I ditched Ruto for Gachagua's camp
Former nominated senator says she left President Ruto’s camp three years ago...
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Former nominated senator Millicent Omanga has publicly explained her departure from President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza camp, citing broken promises and a perceived erosion of principles.
- Omanga claims President Ruto abandoned commitments made during the 2022 election campaign, including a 50-50 power-sharing agreement for women and provisions for free sanitary towels and diapers in public facilities.
- She has joined Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), asserting her decision is based on principle rather than nomination politics or fear of competition within UDA.
- Assessing the current administration's performance, Omanga rates it "three or four" out of ten, stating Kenyans are worse off than in 2022.
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