The mini-poll was a do-or-die affair for Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa, who fell out with ODM for supporting DP Ruto’s presidential bid. Mr Omar was tacitly backed by Ms Jumwa and was seen as Mr Ruto’s candidate in the battle against the ODM man. MAJOR TESTPolitical analysts say the Ganda mini-poll was a litmus test for Ms Jumwa to prove her political mettle against the Raila Odinga-led ODM in the Coast region. Ms Jumwa fell out with the orange party after she began drumming up support for DP Ruto’s presidential bid. Ms Jumwa and her bodyguard have since been charged in a Mombasa court and released on Sh500,000 cash bail or Sh1 million bond.

Source: Daily Nation October 18, 2019 18:00 UTC