Battle for Maa vote as Jubilee, DCP woo Maasai
Jubilee and DCP intensify push for Maa vote as Uhuru and Gachagua court key counties ahead of 2027 polls...
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Political parties led by Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua are actively vying for the Maa vote, a bloc that previously supported the Orange Democratic Movement in the 2022 presidential election.
- The political manoeuvre targets the Maa speaking counties of Kajiado, Narok, and Samburu.
- Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) has appointed key officials from the region, including David Persaina as party chairperson and Martin Ole Kamwaro as Deputy Secretary General in charge of Strategy.
- This effort signifies a significant political push to gain influence and support within the Maa community.
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Political Battle for Maasai Vote Intensifies - May 2026
Political parties are actively vying for the Maa vote, a significant voter bloc in the Maasai Mara region. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee party and Former Deputy President Rigath Gachagua's DCP are actively campaigning among Maasai voters. In Narok, the race for the County governorship is intensifying with renewed rivalry between former Narok North MP Moitalel ole Kenta and current Governor Patrick ole Ntutu. Opposition parties are scrambling for these votes as the political battle ahead of 2027 intensifies.
