30 Kiambu MCAs ditch Jubilee for Ruto's UDA

Some 30 Members of the County Assembly from Kiambu have ditched President Uhuru Kenyatta's party for DP William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance.

The MCAs led by Speaker Stephen Ndichu were received to the party at Ruto's Karen residence on Saturday.

Announcing their arrival to UDA, Ruto said the MCAs believe there should be a shift to building the country's economy, hence the bottom-up approach.

"The Kenya Kwanza team is growing bigger each day. 30 elected MCAs from Kiambu County led by County Assembly Speaker Hon Stephen Ndichu have quit Jubilee and joined UDA," the DP said.

"They believe that there should be a new paradigm shift to build our economy from the bottom. Karibuni Hustler Nation!"

This comes a day after Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi rejoined Deputy President William Ruto's side.

Maangi had ditched Ruto for ODM leader Raila Odinga.

Maangi, who has been an ODM member since December last year, seeks to succeed Governor James Ongwae in the August 9, polls.

He was received by Ruto at his official Karen residence, Nairobi on Friday.

"Karibu mheshimiwa @MaangiJoash, Dr Andrew Maubi and Wakili Migos Ogamba to the Hustler Nation. You are joining the team that believes in Kenya kwanza and empowering ordinary people. Wishing you success in your bids for several seats in Kisii County," Ruto said.