Governor Joseph Ole Lenku Breaks Silence After Missing Ruto’s UDA-ODM Rally In Maasai Mara

Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has addressed his absence from a political rally attended by Pres Ruto during his visit to the Maasai Mara, clarifying that his presence at cultural event was in a different capacity.In a statement shared on Sunday evening, November 15, Lenku explained that his responsibility was to welcome the Head of State to the Maasai Mara in his capacity as Chairman of the Maa Economic Bloc.

The governor said the President had visited the region to grace the fourth edition of the Maa Cultural and Tourism Festival, which he described as a successful gathering.

Lenku, however, made it clear that he was not part of the UDA-ODM political campaign activities that took place later in the afternoon.

He maintained that his political focus was now on building his own party, the Forum for Economic Development Agenda, which he recently unveiled.

“My duty yesterday was to receive H.E President William Ruto to the Maasai Mara as the Chairman of the Maa Economic Bloc to grace the Maa Cultural and Tourism Festival, which was successfully held for the fourth time, this week,” Lenku stated.

He further clarified that attending the political rally was not part of his assignment during the President’s visit.

“I was not to attend a UDA-ODM parties campaign rally in the afternoon,” he added.The governor concluded his message by reaffirming his commitment to the new political outfit, declaring that he had a party to lead.

“I have a new political party to run; And that party is the FEDA party!” he declared.

Lenku launched FEDA on November 6, 2026, positioning it as a political platform for advancing the interests of marginalised communities.

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