Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has defended his departure from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), citing accusations of political intimidation and misuse of state resources by the party.

• Governor Irungu Kang’ata is leaving the UDA.
• The Murang’a Governor accused the party of intimidation and property destruction.
• The announcement was made at the graduation of 773 youths from the Murang’a Youth Service program, which provided each graduate with Ksh 15,000 start-up capital.