Karauri joins UDA to challenge Sakaja for Nairobi governor seat

Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri has officially joined UDA to pursue his Nairobi gubernatorial ambitions, setting up a potential party nomination contest as Governor Johnson Sakaja seeks re-election on an ODM ticket.

NAIROBI,Kenya Nov 9 – Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri has officially joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), setting the stage for a potentially bruising contest for the party’s ticket as he seeks to become Nairobi governor in the 2027 General Election.

Karauri’s entry into the ruling party comes days after Governor Johnson Sakaja defected from UDA to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), opening up a new political contest for control of City Hall.

The former SportPesa chief executive has been positioning himself for the Nairobi gubernatorial race since February, when he announced his intention to challenge for the county’s top seat, promising to address persistent problems facing residents, including poor roads, garbage collection and water shortages.

Source: Capital FM