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UDA Postpones Nominations In Bumula, Mt. Elgon, Turkana And Kakamega

14Apr

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UDA Postpones Nominations In Bumula, Mt. Elgon, Turkana And Kakamega

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party’s National Elections Board (NEB) has postponed the party primaries in Bumula, Mt. Elgon, Turkana Central, Kakamega and Turkana East constituencies. Speaking while issuing a media update on the nomination exercise on Thursday, NEB Chairman Anthony Mwaura stated that the Bumula, Turkana Central, and Turkana East elections will be held on Tuesday, April 19. Mt. Elgon and Kakamega will, meanwhile, hold their primaries on Friday, April 15. “In Mt. Elgon and Kakamega we are carrying out tomorrow. This affects very few constituencies and county assemblies and as a body we are really pleased with the happenings,” said Mwaura. He attributed the postponement in Mt. Elgon to reports of violence after rowdy youth barricaded roa...

Mombasa politician Ali Mwatsau shot & Injured in Tudor

Police in Mombasa are investigating an incident in which an aspirant for a political seat in Mvita Constituency was shot and seriously injured in Tudor area. The politician’s car was sprayed with more than 15 bullets, injuring him. Police say they don’t know the motive of the attack on Ali Mwatsau who is a UDA politician. He was rushed to hospital in stable condition as the hunt for the gunmen continue. According to police, the shooting happened at about 10 pm on Tuesday and the gunmen were in two cars. They sped off soon after the incident. His friends termed the incident a failed assassination even as police warned against speculations. Witnesses said he sustained gunshot wounds on his arms and legs and was rushed to a Mombasa hospital for treatment. His family ...

Ruto officially receives Waruguru to UDA at Karen residence

Deputy President William Ruto has officially received Laikipia Woman Representative Catherine Waruguru into UDA. Waruguru had said she held more meetings with the locals regarding the future political move, which ensured that she made the right decision. In a series of pictures shared on social media, Ruto was shown giving Waruguru a cap branded with UDA colours. "Welcome back home," Ruto tweeted on Tuesday as he posed with Waruguru and other officials. They further went ahead and shook hands amid huge smiles as they posed for pictures outside the DP's Karen office. When she ditched Jubilee, Waruguru said she took her time to interrogate her conscience and thoughts. "I have taken my time to listen to the people of Laikipia. I have done not more than 300 sittings...