Political parties dispute tribunal has suspended the decision by the ODM party to expel Malindi legislator Aisha Jumwa until the appeal lodged by her lawyer is heard and determined. The tribunal also barred the registrar of political parties from striking Jumwa's name from the membership list of the party. The tribunal has ordered that the party be served with the suit papers pending the hearing of the appeal on March 8 at 2:30 pm. Read: Aisha Jumwa officially expelled from ODM, Dori survivesDori was however spared after writing an apology letter to the orange party, pledging his loyalty to its leader Raila Odinga. Read more: Jumwa: I’m still Malindi MP despite expulsion from ODM"There will be no by-elections in Malindi," she said, blaming her woes on Mombasa governor Hassan Joho.

Source: The Star March 04, 2019 18:22 UTC