President Ruto Welcomes Aisha Jumwa Back To UDA Months After Her Exit

President William Ruto has welcomed former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa back to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), marking her return to the ruling party months after announcing her departure.Jumwa was received by Ruto at State House in Mombasa on Thursday, November 12, during a meeting attended by senior UDA officials and other political leaders.

In photographs shared from the meeting, the President was seen welcoming Jumwa back by placing a UDA-branded cap on her head, symbolising her renewed association with the party.

UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar and Kilifi North MP Owen Baya were among those present during the meeting.

In a statement following the engagement, Ruto reaffirmed his commitment to bringing Kenyans together and advancing an inclusive national transformation agenda.

Jumwa’s return comes approximately three months after she publicly announced her exit from UDA on July 30, citing frustrations and what she described as unfair treatment despite her contribution to the party.

At the time, the former Malindi MP expressed disappointment over the handling of her political ambitions, particularly her quest to contest for the Kilifi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election.

Following her departure, Jumwa was welcomed into the Linda Mwananchi movement by Siaya Governor James Orengo.She also held political engagements with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who proposed her for a senior position in his party.

Her latest meeting with Ruto signals another shift in her political journey as parties continue positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 polls.

Jumwa previously served as Gender Cabinet Secretary and was among Ruto’s prominent political allies during the 2022 election campaigns.

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