Nakuru senator blames Ruto's inner circle for UDA woes, Ol Kalou defeat
The Senate Deputy Majority Leader, Tabitha Karanja Keroche, has blamed the woes facing UDA and the defeat in the Ol Kalou by-election on a powerful clique around President William Ruto...
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Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has blamed a powerful clique within President William Ruto's inner circle for the growing woes and recent electoral defeats of the UDA party, including the loss in the Ol Kalou by-election.
- Senator Karanja warns that UDA is losing popularity due to the "arrogance and chest-thumping" of this inner circle.
- The UDA suffered a significant defeat in the Ol Kalou by-election to a party associated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, despite substantial spending.
- Karanja also criticized the Cabinet Secretary of Interior, Kipchumba Murkomen, and the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, for their inaction against political violence and bribery during campaigns.
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