Lamu Woman Representative Muthoni Marubu has withdrawn her earlier plan to join the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Marubu announced that she and her political team would no longer participate in UDA activities, marking a major change in her political plans ahead of the next election.
The legislator, who was elected as an independent candidate in 2022, had previously indicated that she intended to contest the 2027 election under the UDA ticket. The ruling party had also publicly welcomed her into its ranks earlier this year.
However, Marubu has now reversed that decision, citing political disagreements within the Lamu leadership.
In her statement, she accused Lamu Governor Issa Timamy, who is also UDA's deputy party leader, of allegedly frustrating her political activities and engaging in what she described as political sabotage and ethnic exclusion.
Marubu said her decision to disengage from UDA also applies to members of her political team and allies, who will no longer take part in the party's mobilisation activities, grassroots elections or other party events.
The latest development is likely to reshape the political landscape in Lamu as leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Marubu's decision comes months after she had publicly aligned herself with UDA and expressed plans to seek an elective position under the party's ticket.
The fallout also puts a spotlight on the political relationship between Marubu and Timamy as both leaders prepare for another competitive election cycle in Lamu.
With the 2027 polls approaching, Marubu's next political move will be closely watched as she weighs her options outside UDA.