Hassan Joho’s deputy defects to Jubilee, cites frustrations in ODM

Mombasa County Deputy Governor Hazel Katana (second right) with Nominated Senators Mvita Mshenga (right), Beatrice Elachi (third right) and other supporters dance at the podium during her defection to Jubilee Party. (Photo: Kelvin Karani/Standard)

The Jubilee Party yesterday dealt Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) a political blow by netting Deputy Governor Hazel Katana.

Ms Katana, who has had a frosty relationship with Governor Hassan Joho, declared that she would run for the Mombasa senatorial seat on a Jubilee ticket.