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Aisha Jumwa

Also known as: Aisha Jumwa Katana · former Public Service Cabinet Secretary · Former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa · Waziri Aisha Jumwa · former Gender Cabinet Secretary · Ms Jumwa · former Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa · former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa

Former Cabinet Secretary who quit UDA in July 2026 and joined Wiper to contest Kilifi gubernatorial seat.

2026-05-202026-09-29

In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    OPINION: Aisha Jumwa in Linda Mwananchi? Revolutions Are Not Built by Saints By Citizen Reporter August 01, 2026 08:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Aisha Jumwa. …

    OPINION: Aisha Jumwa in Linda Mwananchi? Revolutions Are Not Built by Saints
  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeLinda Mwananchi and Wiper Patriotic Front are wooing former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa following her acrimonious resignation from President William Ruto's UDA party. …

    Wiper, Linda Mwananchi court Aisha Jumwa after UDA exit
  4. July 2026
  5. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 31 – Former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has confirmed that she has officially left the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), saying she is now ready to engage with like-minded leaders in pursuit of development for Kilifi County, the Coast region and the country. …

    Aisha Jumwa Says She Is Ready to Work With Like-Minded Leaders After Leaving UDA
  6. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 30 – Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has resigned from President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), citing what she described as prolonged humiliation and political betrayal despite her unwavering support for the President. …

    Aisha Jumwa Quits UDA, Accuses President Ruto of Betrayal and Political Humiliation
  7. Citizen Digital

    Former CS Aisha Jumwa quits UDA, eyes Kilifi governor seat By Rob Liban July 30, 2026 12:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of Aisha Jumwa. …

    Former CS Aisha Jumwa quits UDA, eyes Kilifi governor seat
  8. The Standard

    … ndmark case, Charo, who had converted from Christianity to Islam before he died, was immediately buried last year, then exhumed, then re-buried under Islamic rites after the court found that his wishes ought to be honoured.Charo, a relative of former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa …

    Court dashes Christian father's hope of burying his Muslim son
  9. May 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    Court declares Aisha Jumwa's appointment as Kenya Roads Board Chairperson unconstitutional By Dzuya Walter May 20, 2026 01:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of Aisha Jumwa. …

    Court declares Aisha Jumwa's appointment as Kenya Roads Board Chairperson unconstitutional
Politics

UDA aspirants in Kilifi threaten defection over political zoning

The News

UDA aspirants and delegates in Kilifi County have threatened to defect to other parties or contest as independents if President Ruto agrees to political zoning arrangements with ODM. The aspirants say they have invested heavily in marketing themselves and the UDA party, and would only support Governor Gideon Mung'aro's reelection while competing for senate, Women Representative, National Assembly, and county assembly seats.

23 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. UDA aspirants in Kilifi threaten defection over political zoning

    UDA aspirants and delegates in Kilifi County have threatened to defect to other parties or contest as independents if President Ruto agrees to political zoning arrangements with ODM. The aspirants say they have invested heavily in marketing themselves and the UDA party, and would only support Governor Gideon Mung'aro's reelection while competing for senate, Women Representative, National Assembly, and county assembly seats.

    23 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 6 September

  1. Joho and Wanga urge Tana River residents to back Ruto's re-election

    Leaders allied to the broad-based government, including Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga, have rallied Tana River County residents to support the ODM party and re-elect President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, saying his second term would enable 100 per cent equitable resource distribution. Joho vowed to ensure ODM secures support in the coastal region to strengthen its bargaining power in power-sharing negotiations with UDA after the election.

    6 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 29 August

  1. Tear gas dispersed at Linda Mwananchi rally in Migori

    Siaya Governor James Orengo and the Linda Mwananchi team were attacked in Migori on Saturday after tear gas was discharged during a rally; the team condemned the incident as an attempt on their lives and pledged to continue their campaign to vote out President William Ruto in the 2027 polls.

    29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Ruto and opposition compete for Raila's coastal political base

    The Coastal region, long described as the political base of the late Raila Odinga, is now contested between President Ruto's government and opposition figures seeking to consolidate support in the area.

    20 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Kiharu MP Nyoro calls for opposition unity against Ruto

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro urged opposition leaders to remain united to defeat President William Ruto in the next general election, saying only cohesion will help accelerate campaigns and identify a presidential flagbearer. He called on Murang'a residents to attend opposition meetings and outlined strategies to address education, health, unemployment, and national debt.

    19 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 15 August

  1. Aisha Jumwa joins Wiper, will contest Kilifi gubernatorial seat

    Former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has joined the Wiper Patriotic Movement and will run for the Kilifi gubernatorial seat in 2027 after quitting the ruling UDA party. She cited humiliation and frustration over her gubernatorial bid, and announced a campaign to deregister UDA members in Kilifi and recruit them to Wiper.

    15 August 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Duale, Joho claim Uhuru using Kalonzo against Ruto

    Kenya Kwanza and ODM leaders accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of hiding behind Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to campaign against President William Ruto. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale dismissed DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua's claim of commanding seven million Mount Kenya votes, stating the region has only 3.8 million votes total.

    15 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 14 August

  1. Kalonzo proposes Aisha Jumwa as Wiper deputy party leader

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has proposed that former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa be appointed as the party's Deputy Party Leader, with formal announcement expected after party leadership deliberations.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 8 August

  1. Aisha Jumwa's UDA exit divides Kaya elders in Kilifi

    Aisha Jumwa's departure from the ruling UDA party has split Kaya elders in Kilifi, with one faction led by county chairman Katana Yaa denying legitimacy to elders who visited Jumwa and disputed her claims that President Ruto failed to support her, while another faction previously rallied behind her.

    8 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 2 August

  1. Wiper delegation seeks Aisha Jumwa's support for Kalonzo's 2027 bid

    Wiper Party leaders, including Kitui Senator Enock Wambua and Wundanyi MP Danson Mwashako, met with former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa in Malindi to request her support for party leader Kalonzo Musyoka's presidential candidacy in the 2027 general elections, believing she can strengthen the opposition's presence in the region.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 1 August

  1. Opinion: Why movements may need imperfect allies

    An opinion piece argues that the Linda Mwananchi movement's recruitment of former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa, though unsettling to its youthful base, reflects a historical reality: successful democratic revolutions require uncomfortable alliances rather than ideological purity alone.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Wiper and Linda Mwananchi court former CS Aisha Jumwa

    Following her resignation from President William Ruto's UDA party, Linda Mwananchi and Wiper Patriotic Front are actively courting former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa. Siaya Governor James Orengo visited Jumwa in Malindi to extend an invitation, and Wiper says the party has already reached out to her, with leader Kalonzo Musyoka planning to attend a church service with her.

    1 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 31 July

  1. Aisha Jumwa leaves UDA, signals coalition talks ahead

    Former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has left the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), stating she is ready to engage with like-minded leaders for development in Kilifi County and the Coast region. Her departure adds to political realignments ahead of the 2027 General Election, with consultations underway as she pursues her bid for Kilifi governorship.

    31 July 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Former Cabinet Secretary Jumwa resigns from UDA party

    Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has resigned from President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA), citing prolonged humiliation and political betrayal despite her early support for the President. Jumwa alleged she was sidelined and barred from State House meetings, claiming the President abandoned loyal allies.

    30 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Former CS Aisha Jumwa quits UDA, pursues Kilifi governor race

    Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has quit the ruling United Democratic Alliance, citing humiliation and frustration over her bid to run for the Kilifi gubernatorial seat in 2027. She claims her attempts to address grievances with President William Ruto were rejected and that she was chased out of State House during a meeting with Coast leaders.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Court orders Islamic burial for converted Muslim man despite father's wishes

    A Kenyan court has ruled that Samuel Charo, who converted from Christianity to Islam in 2003 before his death, should be buried according to Islamic rites, rejecting his Christian father's claim that Charo was mentally unfit to convert. The father had argued his son was mentally disturbed since 2020 and remained a Christian, but the court found that Charo's wishes to be buried as a Muslim should be honored.

    29 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. High Court nullifies Aisha Jumwa's Kenya Roads Board chair appointment

    The High Court has quashed former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa's appointment as Chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board, ruling the process violated the Constitution and the Kenya Roads Board Act by failing to meet statutory requirements for transparency, accountability and fair administrative action. The judge declared the appointment unconstitutional, unlawful, null and void ab initio.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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