CORD faces a divided Coast as referendum push gathers steam

Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho

Mombasa, Kenya: The push for a referendum by the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) faces a number of hurdles at the Coast where the Opposition received overwhelming support in the last General Election.

Analysts warn that the political landscape in the region could be gradually tilting following the emergence of political differences and realignments. CORD’s strongholds in Kilifi and Kwale are home of the so-called ‘rebel’ Coast MPs, loyal to Kilifi North MP and the coalition’s former Minority Chief Whip, Gideon Mung’aro. These rebels have shown little interest in the referendum.