Aisha Jumwa Dumps UDA and Accuses Ruto Administration of Sidelining Her

Former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa

Former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has officially severed ties with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), saying she can no longer remain in a party where she feels ignored and disrespected.

Jumwa made the announcement during a media briefing on Thursday, July 30, declaring that her resignation from the ruling party takes effect immediately.

Jumwa Announces Fresh Political Chapter

The former Cabinet Secretary said she reached the decision after a long period of personal reflection and consultations with her supporters.

Although she confirmed that she has left UDA, Jumwa did not reveal the political outfit she plans to join next.

Her announcement has immediately sparked speculation about a possible political realignment at the Coast ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Says She Was Left Out

Jumwa accused President William Ruto's administration of abandoning her despite the role she played in supporting his political career.

According to her, she remained loyal to the President during difficult political periods but later found herself excluded from government affairs after leaving the Cabinet.

She claimed that the situation became worse when she was allegedly denied entry to State House during a meeting involving Coast leaders and the President.

Jumwa described the incident as humiliating and said her attempts to communicate with the Head of State afterward went unanswered.

Former CS Questions Her Treatment

The former Kilifi Woman Representative said she had expected greater recognition for her political support and sacrifices.

She argued that recent events had convinced her that her place within the ruling party had become untenable.

Jumwa also suggested that she had increasingly been treated as though she no longer belonged to the President's political inner circle, even during visits to Kilifi County.

Coast Politics Set for New Realignments

Jumwa remains one of the most influential politicians from the Coast region, and her departure from UDA is likely to attract significant political attention.

Political observers believe her next move could influence alliances in Kilifi and neighboring counties as leaders begin positioning themselves for the next general election.

The former CS served as Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage in President Ruto's administration before leaving office during a Cabinet reshuffle.

For now, Jumwa has only confirmed that she has exited UDA, leaving Kenyans waiting to see which political direction she will take next.