Aukot Launches New Strategy After Punguza Mizigo Flops

Thirdway Alliance Party launched a new plan after the  Punguza Mizigo failed to garner the required support from county assemblies. 

In a Facebook post on Friday, October 18, the Ekuru Aukot-led party launched a mass recruitment drive. 

"Fellow Kenyans, it is the unity of purpose that drives change in any country. We urge as many Kenyan voters to register as members of Thirdway.

"Kindly note that for those who are currently registered as members of other political parties, you need to fill in the resignation details section in the online form provided below and also attach a JPEG copy of your ID," a post from the party read.

Ekuru Aokot addressing Members of Nyandarua County Assembly on August 4, 2019. Photo: Twitte

The party also attached a link that directed prospective members to a registration website where they could sign up. 

On Thursday, October 17, the Punguza Mizigo Bill was passed in Turkana County.

Ward representatives in the county unanimously passed the proposal, despite the hostility it faced from a majority of the counties.

MCAs from Aukot's home county indicated that the amendments proposed by Punguza Mizigo, if passed, would ensure equitable distribution of resources.

The MCAs also mentioned that the bill would aid in the fight against corruption, which they noted was a major concern in the country.

Turkana joined Uasin Gishu as the only two counties that have passed the bill since the Independent Elections and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) approved it for submission to county assemblies.

Turkana MCAs after passing the Punguza Mizigo bill on Thursday, October 17. Photo: Daily Nation.

 

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