MUNG'ARO'S OWN GOALS PUSH AISHA CLOSER TO THE TOP SEAT!

Courtesy Image//: *Kenya Roads Board Chairperson, Hon. Aisha Jumwa hosting Coast leaders led by CS Mining Ali Hassan Joho during her Home Coming Ceremony after her appointment as KRB Chairperson by President Ruto*

Mung’aro’s political survival hinges on his ability to navigate the ongoing investigations and restore public confidence.

The Kilifi Governor faces escalating allegations of corruption, with Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) intensifying scrutiny over procurement irregularities, whistle-blowers’ intimidation and a high-profile clash with the judiciary.

As Kilifi awaits the outcome of the investigations and judicial proceedings, one thing is coming out very clear,

Mung’aro is scoring his own goals thus leveraging opponents ground as his popularity continue to diminish.

The urgent need for robust oversight to protect Kilifi’s devolution resources and ensure unquestionable accountability premise an urgency for alternative gubernatorial leadership in Kilifi County.

One person likely to benefit from these unfortunate dynamics is none other than the Kenya Roads Board Chairperson, Hon. Aisha Jumwa Katana.

The fascinating county of Kilifi with over 2B annually in own source revenue is fracturing from the threats of financial stability and undermined devolution promise of local accountability.

This makes the alternative narrative pushed by opposition camp of Aisha Jumwa trend so well- #BAHAJUMWA (Translating as is better Jumwa).

January 2025, an EACC brief identified Kilifi County as among the 11 Counties under investigations for suspected losses totalling 6.3billion -with Kilifi share amounting to approximately 104million- linked to revenue system deal and other sole-sourced ICT contracts.

The EACC investigations and the DCI probe have hieghtened tensions in Mung’aro’s regime.

The sacking of the County Secretary Martin Mwaro by Governor Mung’aro on April 3, 2025 cocktails the drama.

Mwaro was replaced by CEC Catherine Kenga, a close relative of the Governor.Mwaro’s ouster has sparked legal firestorm.

Even with a court order, Mwaro return to office was met with violent resistance from County Security aided by civilian goons mobilzed by civic leaders close to Governor Mung’aro.

Critics including judicial oversight bodies have called for Contempt proceedings against the Governor, accusing him of undermining the judiciary.

As the drama continues to unfold, one gubernatorial candidate stands to bendfit. Aisha Jumwa continues to gain ground with her #BahaJumwa narrative picking so well in all corners of the County..