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Former Wajir East MP Rashid Amin defects from Wiper to UDA

Former Wajir East MP Rashid Amin while announcing his defection to UDA party from Wiper Patriot Front on October 25, 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party on Saturday received a boost in the North Eastern region after former Wajir Member of Parliament Rashid Amin joined the political outfit from Wiper Patriotic Front. 

Speaking during a press briefing at Hustler Plaza, he said the move aims to unify the Northern region, even as he pledged to support President William Ruto for his reelection bid. 

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