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New call for Coast unity ahead of 2027 elections

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Former CS Aisha Jumwa, Mining CS Hassan Joho and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and CS Salim Mvurya flanked by other Coastal leaders during a press briefing in Nairobi on October 19, 2023, after a meeting to discuss development issues. [File, Standard]

Calls to unite Coast leaders have yet again emerged as the country witnesses a new political realignment following the rapprochement between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga ahead of the 2027 polls.

Plans are in place to unite the leaders behind Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, who have reconciled following the Ruto-Raila pact.

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