Blow to Ruto as Gatundu South, Lamu MPs quit UDA

Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe and Lamu Woman Representative Muthoni Marubu Monicah, announced their withdrawal from the UDA party, citing unfulfilled promises..

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The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has suffered a blow with the departure of two key lawmakers: Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe and Lamu Woman Representative Muthoni Marubu Monicah. Both cited unfulfilled promises, political exclusion, and frustrations with party leadership as reasons for their exit.

Gabriel Kagombe criticized the Kenya Kwanza administration for neglecting development projects in his constituency, specifically mentioning stalled Mau Mau roads.
Muthoni Marubu accused Lamu Governor Issa Timamy of political sabotage and ethnic exclusion, hindering her efforts to mobilize support for UDA.
The departures occur amidst political realignments ahead of the 2027 General Election, potentially impacting UDA's standing in their respective regions.

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