Crumbling: Leaders flee Ruto party as 2027 political storm gathers
 The political class has embarked on a self-preservation journey to save themselves from the raging political waves that sweep away anyone who is not politically correct...
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Several Kenyan political figures are defecting from President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, signaling potential challenges to his re-election campaign just a year before the General Election.
- Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe is among those who have left UDA, citing unfulfilled promises from the Ruto administration.
- The defections suggest a wave of "self-preservation" among politicians facing upcoming electoral pressures.
- The article highlights a critical juncture for politicians as they navigate these shifting political dynamics.
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Crumbling: Leaders flee Ruto party as 2027 political storm gathers - August 2026
Several Kenyan political figures are defecting from President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, signaling potential challenges to his re-election campaign just a year before the General Election. A 10-member joint committee was formed following a Government Naivasha retreat to begin coalition talks and develop a common manifesto for the 2027 elections. However, reports indicate that Deputy Prime Minister Kithure Kindiki and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi have been sidelined in this broad-based committee, suggesting internal tensions within Ruto's coalition.
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