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Wainaina says KANU still strong, solid, not moved by defections

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 16 – New Kenya African National Union (KANU) Secretary General George Wainaina has downplayed the move by Nick Salat’ to join the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

Speaking during a press conference Thursday, Wainainia stated that the party remains strong despite defections.

The Kenya African National Union Secretary General George Wainana has downplayed the move by his predecessor Nick Salat’ to join the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

Speaking during a press conference, Wainainia stated that the party remains strong despite defections.

The Party’s First Vice-Chairman Ibrahim Sheikh accused Salat of misrepresenting the Party for personal interests.

Salat resigned from KANU party’ in February, weeks after he was suspended through a unanimous decision by the party’s National Executive Council over alleged gross misconduct.

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