Questions now abound about the timing, ideological conviction of the proponents and whether there is a charismatic leader that can marshal residents to support Coast political party. During Feisal’s homecoming party, MPs Aisha Jumwa (Malindi) and Owen Baya (Kilifi South) told the DP that the region has settled on Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya to lead efforts to form the Coast political party. But Mombasa Governor Hassan Ali Joho has dismissed plans for a Coast party and accused the DP of misleading some local leaders. According to sources, supporters of the new political party are seeking to either merge all fringe parties in Coast to form one big outfit or revitalise Kadu-Asili. “A political party would be a good rallying point,” said Kingi then.

Source: Standard Digital January 09, 2021 21:00 UTC