Why Vihiga MCAs are suddenly pledging loyalty to Governor Moses Akaranga

Vihiga Governor Moses Akaranga.

Vihiga County Governor Moses Akaranga started running his government on a rough note as majority of elected Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) belong to a different party. Mr Akaranga who, was elected on the Progressive Party of Kenya (PPK) is the only governor of the 47 counties on that party.

The County Assembly has 39 members, 25 allied to Musalia Mudavadi’s United Democratic Front (UDF) party, 13 allied to CORD and one on PPK. Governor Akaranga’s administration has had its share of a bite from assembly members who early this year impeached four County Executive Committee Members; one got a reprieve when the Industrial Court reinstated him pending determination of his case.