How Kenyans Have Reacted After Aisha Jumwa Rejoins UDA, Received By Ruto Weeks After Her Defection

Kenyans online have wasted no time in reacting after Hon. Aisha Jumwa has rejoined the United Democratic Alliance, just a week after her defection has dominated political chatter.

The politician has shared pictures of her meeting with President William Ruto on her Facebook page, and the post has attracted thousands of reactions and comments.

This report has drawn on her Facebook post and the lively comment section beneath it.

Her caption, which has carried the message “Usawa ni Sawa, Mbele Pamoja” alongside the hashtag #BahaJumwa, has signalled that she has settled back into the ruling camp.

Many commenters have not been convinced by the quick turnaround. One user has summed up the saga as a game of capture and recapture, while a third has advised everyone to fear women, as the old sayings have long suggested.

Party loyalties have shaped much of the debate. One commenter has reminded others that she has been deputy party leader of Wiper, a remark that has found plenty of traction.

Supporters of the president have celebrated the return. One user has argued that she has always known the winning team and has called her cleverer than Sifuna.

Voices from the opposition side have struck a different tone. One supporter has called her departure an answered prayer, insisting that Kalonzo has rushed to welcome her without thinking twice and that the team has remained confident of winning without her.

Another commenter has suggested that Kalonzo Musyoka has been heading toward government, leaving Matiang’i as the only firm opposition leader.

Meanwhile, one commenter has listed Didimus, John Waluke and Fernandes Barasa and asked what these politicians have in common with her, leaving readers to draw their own conclusions.

Whatever the motive, the exchange has shown how Kenyans have followed political realignments, and how humour has turned into a verdict.

For now, the post has stayed busy, with over 5,800 reactions, 2,300 comments and 76 shares, and the debate has shown little sign of cooling.

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