Aisha Jumwa Makes Dramatic U-Turn, Rejoins Ruto’s UDA Three Months After Bitter Exit

Former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has officially rejoined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), ending a three-month separation from President William Ruto’s ruling party.

President Ruto welcomed Jumwa back during a meeting at State House, Mombasa, on Thursday, November 12, 2026. UDA confirmed the reconciliation in a statement, noting that Ruto reaffirmed his commitment to national unity and an inclusive transformation agenda. Symbolizing her return, Ruto presented Jumwa with a UDA cap in the presence of UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar, Kilifi North MP Owen Baya, and other leaders aligned with the broad-based government.

Jumwa had resigned from UDA on July 30, 2026, stating that her departure followed consultations with her constituents. At the time, she alleged experiencing indignity despite her loyalty, claiming she had been turned away from a presidential meeting with Coast leaders and that her attempts to contact Ruto went unanswered.

During her three months outside the ruling party, Jumwa engaged with opposition leaders. She was welcomed into the Linda Mwananchi movement by Siaya Governor James Orengo and later hosted Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka at her Kakuyuni residence in Kilifi County, where Musyoka proposed her for the Wiper deputy party leader position. Jumwa, who previously served as Public Service Cabinet Secretary and Kenya Roads Board chairperson until the High Court nullified her board appointment in May, now returns to the party under which she campaigned in 2022.

: https://www.tuko.co.ke/politics/646626-aisha-jumwa-rejoins-uda-months-quitting-join-opposition/

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