Coast leaders push for 'own' local party

Governors from left Amason Kingi (Kilifi ), John Mruttu (Taita), Hassan Joho (Mombasa), Salim Mvurya (Kwale) and Hussein Dado ( Tana) after a meeting of the Jumuiya Ya kaunti za Pwani last month. [PHOTO: FILE]

Coast politicians, especially those estranged from the Orange Democratic Movement, are spearheading calls for the formation of a political party founded by local people.

The calls spearheaded by Kilifi North MP Gideon Mung’arohave been inspired by the formation of “Jumuia ya Kaunti za Pwani,” an organisation formed by local entrepreneurs and professionals who champion the interests of people from the region.