Former Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita defends decision to join UDA

Former state house chief of staff Nzioka Waita has defended joining UDA, saying the move aims to boost development in Machakos County. Waita, who served under former president Uhuru Kenyatta, said he is comfortable working with President William Ruto to ensure the completion of ongoing projects in the county. He made the remarks as he continued his second bid for the Machakos gubernatorial seat, insisting his focus is on development, not party politics. He spoke at ABC Kisovo church in Kathiani