Ex- Presidential Advisor Kuria’s Chama Cha Kazi Party Withdraws from By- Elections for United Democratic Alliance

The fomer presidential advisor Moses Kuria led Chama Cha Kazi (CCK) party has withdrawn its withdrew its candidate in the upcoming by-election in Evurore Ward in Mbeere North Constituency, Embu County, in favor of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) . The decision was communicated by CCK Party leader, Moses Kuria, who joined UDA earlier this week, saying the move was aimed at consolidating pro-government votes in the upcoming mini-polls. Speaking in Embu Town on Saturday, after holding consultations talks with senior UDA officials, Kuria said the move aimed at ensuring a decisive victory for the ruling party in the elections to be held in three weeks’ time on February 26. The CCK party leader, who was accompanied by Mbeere North MP Leonard Muthende alongside other UDA officials, said the Mt. Kenya region and its interests would be well taken care of by the UDA administration under the stewardship of President Dr. William Ruto. Muthende welcomed the move, saying it would greatly boost their chances of clinching the seat, as well as the one for Muminji Ward that they were also eyeing.