Mandera Governor Ali Roba has said the Jubilee Party still dominates in the county, despite defections by some leaders. It will challenge Roba and other Jubilee leaders, including MPs Mohamed Haji (Banisa), Shaban Issack (Lafey), Mohamud Mohamed (Mandera West) and Adan Mohamed Nooru (Mandera North). Speaking to the Star, Roba expressed hope and confidence the Jubilee Party will still dominate in the August general election. “Mandera is still very much painted red with the Jubilee Party and I am positive it will scoop more votes in 2017 than it did in 2013. Roba said the merging of 13 affiliate parties to form the Jubilee Party has made it stronger and will prevent the splitting of votes.

Source: The Star April 23, 2017 21:00 UTC