Lamu Woman Representative Muthoni Marubu has withdrawn her support for the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, accusing the party's Deputy Party Leader and Lamu Governor Issa Timamy of political sabotage and ethnic exclusion.

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In a statement on Tuesday, August 11, Marubu said she had decided to end her political engagement with UDA following what she described as sustained attempts to undermine her political activities in Lamu.

According to the Lamu County MP, she was planning to fully become a member of the ruling party despite being elected on an independent ticket in 2022.

"I was independently elected and had intended to join UDA ahead of 2027. That intention is hereby withdrawn. Neither I, my team nor my political allies will participate in further UDA mobilisation, grassroots elections or Party activities," Marubu stated.

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She said President William Ruto had earlier asked her to mobilise support for UDA in Lamu despite her having been elected on an independent ticket.

The lawmaker further claimed she subsequently spent three months mobilising for the party, holding 42 grassroots meetings across the county and registering members.

However, Marubu claims Timamy failed to support her efforts, alleging that he neither responded to her calls nor organised a single grassroots mobilisation meeting.

She further accused the governor of attempting to stop UDA grassroots elections after allegedly becoming dissatisfied with the outcome.

According to the lawmaker, neither she, her team, nor her political allies would participate in further UDA mobilisation, grassroots elections or party activities.

Marubu is the latest politician allied to UDA to publicly distance herself from the ruling party as political realignments gather pace ahead of the 2027 General Election.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke