Kasarani MP Karauri joins UDA in bid for governor

Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri has joined President William Ruto’s UDA party as he prepares to challenge for the Nairobi governorship in the 2027 General Election

Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri donning a UDA hat and scarf /HANDOUT

Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri has joined the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) as he positions himself to contest the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election.

Karauri, who was elected to Parliament as an independent candidate in 2022, formally joined the ruling party on Monday, signalling a major shift in his political alignment ahead of the next electoral contest.

The legislator said his decision followed an assessment of available political options as he seeks to take his political ambitions beyond Kasarani Constituency to the county level.

In a statement announcing his move, Karauri said he believed UDA provided the right platform through which he could pursue his ambition of leading Nairobi.

Source: The Star