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August 1, 2026
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Leshoomo, Six Samburu MCAs Defect to UDA, Back Ruto’s 2027 Re-Election Bid

Leshoomo, Six Samburu MCAs Defect to UDA, Back Ruto’s 2027 Re-Election Bid

Leshoomo and the six MCAs announced their decision to join UDA while declaring their support for Ruto’s bid to secure a second term in office...

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Former Samburu County Woman Representative Maison Leshoomo and six Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) have defected from Jubilee to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), endorsing President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid.

  • Maison Leshoomo, a former Jubilee National Executive Council member, leads the group.
  • The defection includes six Samburu MCAs, bolstering UDA's grassroots presence.
  • This move signifies a political realignment in Samburu County ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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