Ruto in dilemma as Kang'ata UDA exit jolts battle for Central vote

President William Ruto faces a political dilemma after Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata exited his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, potentially impacting the battle for the Central Kenya vote. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is reportedly facing an "implosion" due to mounting internal conflicts and leaders pursuing personal agendas, threatening its once dominant position. Meanwhile, Bumula MP Jack Wamboka has accused National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula of orchestrating his removal as chairperson of the Public Investments Committee (PIC) on Governance and Education, alleging this is part of a politically motivated scheme to weaken him amid escalating political tensions in Western Kenya.