President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) under the Kenya Kwanza coalition has come up with its East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Nominees finalists.
The final list of five members was presented during the Wednesday morning UDA Parliamentary Group meeting chaired by President Ruto at State House, Nairobi.
UDA MPs who attended the meeting were asked to support the nominees ahead of parliamentary voting on Thursday.
The nominees are 1. Hassan Omar, 2. Zipporah Kering, 3. David Ole Sankok, 4. Fred Muteti, 5. Falhada Dekow Iman.
15 nominees had initially been shortlisted for the five slots available for the ruling outfit.
According to President Ruto’s aide Dennis Itumbi, the 10 who did not make it to the final list will be allocated government jobs.
The Parliament will on Thursday vote on Kenya’s nominees to the East African Legislative Assembly.
Azimio la Umoja leader Raila’ Odingas ODM party has nominated the party boss’ daughter Winnie Odinga.
Wiper party has picked Kalonzo Musyoka’s son Kennedy Musyoka to represent Kenya at the Arusha-based EALA.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee nominated former Kieni MP Kanini Kega, party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni and Ruth Mwaniki.