Senator Kimani Wamatangi Ditches Jubilee for UDA Party, to Vie for Kiambu Governor Seat
Kiambu Senator Kimani Wamatangi has ditched the ruling Jubilee Party ahead of the August 9th elections.
Wamatangi, who doubles up as the Senate Majority Whip, decamped to Deputy President William Ruto-led United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party on Sunday and announced he will vie for the Kiambu gubernatorial seat in the upcoming elections.
“My feet are on fire because I came here running. I have consulted with vegetable vendors at the market, small and medium businesspeople, my family, and even church leaders and they told me, if I want to move to the next level, I must join UDA,” Wamatangi said during a Kenya Kwanza coalition rally at Thika stadium.
The second-term senator pledged to traverse the vote-rich county to popularize the UDA party and Ruto’s presidential bid.
“Those who care know very well about every step you (DP Ruto) took to ensure Jubilee was the most popular party. Now I am here and wherever you are going I will be here with you and ensure UDA is the most prominent party and that it will be respected as much as Jubilee was respected,” said Wamatangi.
Former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo of Tujibebe Wakenya Party and Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria of Chama cha Kazi, who are also eying the Kiambu governor’s seat, also attended the rally.
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I thought this guy had…
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I thought this guy had better brains than joining Ruto.
@Kennedy I concur with your…
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@Kennedy I concur with your sentiment. All are political prostitute lakini they will scatter all over after nomination.
Sen. Wamatangi would have…
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Sen. Wamatangi would have been the most stupid person to join Azimio. He listened to the ground.
Apparently not or maybe…
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Apparently not or maybe. Kiambu and Muranga are rather tricky. Their dalliance with UDA is incomprehensible. Whether it will last I don't know.
He has smart brains (not…
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He has smart brains (not better). lets wait and see.
Fake Kennedy should first…
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Fake Kennedy should first explain who Kennedy was in his clan.Nyani hajioni kundule huliona la mwenzie.
Great choice Sen. Wamatangi…
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Great choice Sen. Wamatangi.! You are strategic, pragmatic, sober, and intentional. Your development record speaks for itself. You stand a very high chance of transforming Kiambu county if by God’s grace you win.
All of them should go home…
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All of them should go home. From Kabogo, Moses kuria and Wamatangi.
It’s time for people who have never held political positions to take.
I love listening to this man…
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I love listening to this man and in my opinion he is one of the most articulate politicians around. Chances are, his decision to dump Jubilee was based on concrete reasons.
Oh, No you are way smart…
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Oh, No you are way smart than to change parties and join RUTO. You can still be elected without joining UDA.
Central province will vote…
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Central province will vote for Ruto at 80-90% which translate to 7m votes so watch this space.No dynasties come august.We will send Raila the Project straight to bondo without mercy
This is interesting. Seems…
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This is interesting. Seems like you don't need to be principled to do politics. I have always admired Dr. Wamatangi, but this time he has let me down. Anyway, I wish him all the best in his new home.
It looks like you don't need…
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It looks like you don't need to be principled to do politics. I have always admired Dr. Wamatangi as a leader who is rational and focused, but has this time proved me wrong. Anyway, I wish him well in his new home.
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