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July 23, 2026
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Former Nairobi Governor Kananu Quits UDA, Joins NEDP to Vie for Mara MP Seat in 2027

Former Nairobi Governor Kananu Quits UDA, Joins NEDP to Vie for Mara MP Seat in 2027

NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 22 – Former Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu has defected from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), becoming the latest high-profile politician to switch camps as political realignments…..

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Former Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu has left the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and joined the National Economic Democratic Party (NEDP). She plans to run for the Mara Constituency parliamentary seat in 2027 on the NEDP ticket.

  • The politician, formerly the Governor of Nairobi, aims to contest the Mara Constituency parliamentary seat.
  • Key figures involved include former Governor Anne Kananu and NEDP leader Mike Sonko.
  • NEDP leader Mike Sonko emphasized that joining the party does not guarantee a nomination, stressing the need for competitive primaries to earn the people's support.

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