Jakakimba Says He Will Contest Suba North MP Seat on ODM Ticket After Moving from UDA
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NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 2 – Former aide to Raila Odinga Silas Jakakimba has announced his departure from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to join the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), declaring his intention to contest the Suba North parliamentary seat on an ODM ticket in the 2027 General Election.
In a statement issued on Monday, November 2, Jakakimba said the decision followed consultations within the broad-based political arrangement and reflected what he described as the aspirations of residents of Suba North.
He said he had initially intended to contest the seat on a UDA ticket after conducting grassroots consultations across the constituency.
