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Kenya: William Ruto Moves to Quell Tensions Among Coast UDA Hopefuls

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Deputy President William Ruto has moved to quell tensions in the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) as divisions rock the party in Coast.

The outfit is facing teething problems as it seeks to penetrate a region that has largely supported Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga.

In his five-day tour, the DP has had to address disgruntled supporters, with many claiming party officials have been favouring some members.

The DP assured them that UDA will hold free and fair nominations ahead of 2022.

“Nominations will be free, fair and democratic. Nobody will be given a free ride. There will be no direct nomination unless we have only one candidate. I guarantee you that,” the DP told supporters at Wild Waters Park in Mombasa.

He said this even as he drummed up support for some candidates.

In Kwale, the DP endorsed Deputy Governor Fatuma Achani to succeed Governor Salim Mvurya, who is serving his final term. Ms Achani is among 23 female leaders angling for gubernatorial positions across the country.

In Mombasa, the presumed UDA boss campaigned for former senator Hassan Omar Sarai, who is seeking to succeed Governor Hassan Joho. He also campaigned for Jomvu parliamentary hopeful Karisa Nzai and his Mvita counterpart Omar Shallo.

“God willing, Sarai will be the Mombasa governor in 2022, the same way I want you to support Mr Nzai and Mr Shallo, who are vying for parliamentary seats,” he said.