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Originally published by Nation Newstop
July 19, 2026
14h ago
Ruto expands Ukambani team as battle for 2m votes intensifies
The president unveiled former KMTC chairman Phillip Kaloki as UDA gubernatorial candidate for Makueni...
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President William Ruto is intensifying efforts to win the Ukambani region's approximately two million votes by expanding his team of allies and fielding United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidates for various positions in the 2027 General Election.
- President Ruto hosted a delegation from Makueni County, unveiling Prof Kaloki as the UDA gubernatorial candidate for Makueni and Andrew Mulwa as the party's senatorial candidate in the county.
- This move sets up a significant political contest with Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, the dominant political figure in the Ukambani region.
- Several Members of Parliament from Kitui, Machakos, and Makueni counties have publicly declared their support for President Ruto's re-election bid, a shift from their previous allegiance.
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