President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has suffered another setback after a senior politician linked to Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s office joined Edwin Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi Movement.
Nancy Kibaba, who is eyeing the Bungoma woman representative seat in the 2027 General Election, has reportedly left UDA to join the political movement led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
Kibaba previously served as the secretary of political affairs in Kindiki’s office. She was also among those nominated for the Chief Administrative Secretary position before the courts stopped the implementation of the CAS appointments.
Her decision to join Linda Mwananchi comes at a time when Sifuna’s movement is attracting political figures seeking to challenge the existing political order ahead of the 2027 elections.
The development could also add pressure to UDA in Bungoma, where several politicians are already positioning themselves for different elective seats.
Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa, who is eyeing the Bungoma gubernatorial seat on a UDA ticket, has reacted to Kibaba’s unexpected political move.
Barasa’s reaction comes as political realignments continue across the country, with leaders changing political camps and declaring their preferred movements ahead of the next General Election.
Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi Movement has continued to attract attention since its launch, with several leaders associating themselves with the group.
The movement is also seeking to establish a wider political presence beyond Nairobi as it prepares for the 2027 political contest.
Kibaba’s departure is another development that places the spotlight on UDA’s political support in Western Kenya.
With the 2027 elections approaching, will more leaders from Ruto’s political camp follow Kibaba and join Sifuna’s movement?
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