Aisha Jumwa Dumps Wiper Party, Reunites With UDA Leadership in Mombasa

President William Ruto formally received former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa back into the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) during a meeting at State House, Mombasa, on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

According to statements shared by the President and reported by local media outlets including The Star and People Daily, the reunion marks Jumwa’s return to the ruling party roughly three months after her high-profile departure.

In an official communication following the Mombasa meeting, President Ruto expressed optimism about working alongside the former Malindi Member of Parliament to advance UDA’s political and development objectives.

“Received former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa back to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) at State House, Mombasa. I look forward to working with her to advance the party’s transformation agenda at the Coast and across the country,” Ruto stated, adding that the party remains committed to uniting leaders around a shared national vision.

Jumwa’s return follows a brief period in the opposition-aligned Wiper Patriotic Front. In late July 2026, The Eastleigh Voice and The Standard reported that Jumwa had resigned from UDA, citing feelings of marginalization and political disagreements regarding the 2027 Kilifi gubernatorial race.

Following her July exit, she joined Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who had proposed her for a senior party leadership role as she prepared to contest the Kilifi governor’s seat.

Political analysts note that Jumwa’s decision to rejoin UDA comes as both the ruling coalition and opposition parties work to consolidate grassroots networks across the Coast region ahead of the 2027 General Election.

While her initial departure had prompted local membership drives in Kilifi aimed at shifting supporters away from UDA, her return places her back within the ruling party’s fold as regional political alignments continue to evolve.

What impact do you think Aisha Jumwa’s return to UDA will have on political dynamics in Kilifi County and the wider Coast region? Share your thoughts and join the discussion in the comments section below!

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