Ruto Allies Downplay UDA Defections as Mt Kenya Political Realignments Gather Pace

President William Ruto’s allies have dismissed concerns over a growing number of defections from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), maintaining that the departures will not derail his 2027 re-election bid.The remarks come amid political realignments in the Mt Kenya region, where several leaders have abandoned the President’s camp or indicated plans to seek alternative political parties.