Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has said as the Nyanza leaders, they have joined UDA party since it cares about its people.
Speaking on Tuesday during a joint presser with UDA party, Kidero said the Azimio party is only interested in protests that don’t make progress in people’s lives.
“We are joining a party that cares about its people. Not a party like the one we have left. That it is only interested in chaos. It’s only interested in doing things for themselves but not for the people who have elected them,” Kidero said.
“We’ve heard about maandamano and when there is maandamano, the common man suffers. And the Nyanza people are saying no to the strongest terms possible. Also, we don’t want to be balkanized. Because of maandamano, we are being segregated from the rest of Kenyans.”
He added that as the Nyanza leaders, they have refused to participate in Azimio protests.
“And we are saying no, we must be part of Kenya. And we are not going to participate in backward activities that do not improve our lives and do not bring a difference to our people’s lives,” Kidero said.
“We are happy to be here and we will do the best we can with the leadership of UDA party so that we can bail and make a difference in the lives of Kenyans. We are here and you can see the leaders who are here. This is the leadership. Anyone who is not here is not a leader.”
This comes after six Kenya Kwanza affiliate parties folded to join UDA on Tuesday 14, 2023.
The parties: Umoja na Maendeleo, Farmers Party, Chama Cha Mashinani, Chama cha Kazi, National Agenda Party Of Kenya and Economic Freedom Party will now cease to exist.
The changes were announced by United Democratic Alliance Party secretary general Cleophas Malala.
The former senator encouraged the party members to take up an active role in building the UDA.
They will also participate in all UDA activities including the ongoing membership registration drive and the upcoming party grassroots elections come August.
