Kalonzo proposes Aisha Jumwa for Deputy Party Leader appointment
By Irine Otieno
Kalonzo Musyoka has proposed former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa for appointment as the new Deputy Party Leader of Wiper Patriotic Front.
Speaking in Kwale County on Friday, Kalonzo said he would front Jumwa for the position, with the party leadership expected to formally announce her appointment after deliberations.
Kalonzo asserted that Jumwa’s extensive political experience makes her deserving of a senior position in the party, noting that no other political party had previously offered her a similar role.
Jumwa last month quit the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, citing humiliation and frustration over her bid to run for the Kilifi gubernatorial seat in 2027.
Kalonzo’s proposal, if ratified by the party organs, would add another prominent Coast politician to the WPF leadership structure as the opposition stalwart moves to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 General Election.
