Former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has continued her rapid political consultations following her exit from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), hosting a delegation of Mijikenda elders at her Kakuyuni home in Malindi on Monday, August 3.
The meeting comes amid a series of high-level engagements that have positioned Jumwa at the centre of emerging political realignments at the Coast ahead of the 2027 General Election.
In a statement after the meeting, Jumwa said she remains committed to inclusive consultations as she charts her next political move.
She described the engagement with elders from Jibana, Kambe, Rabai, Chonyi, Kauma, and Ribe as critical in shaping her political direction.
“I remain committed to listening to and engaging all stakeholders and opinion leaders as we chart the best path forward for our people,” she said.
Jumwa added that the elders offered guidance on her political journey and the broader future of Kilifi County. She thanked them for what she termed as “wisdom and invaluable advice,” pledging to incorporate their views in her next steps.
“I am deeply grateful for their wisdom, invaluable advice, and guidance as we continue the journey to liberate our county and strengthen the Baha Jumwa Movement,” she said.
The meeting marks the latest in a string of consultations held at her residence since her resignation from UDA in late July.
On Friday, she hosted a delegation of opposition leaders aligned to the Linda Mwananchi movement led by Siaya Governor James Orengo, who welcomed her into the outfit in what was seen as a significant political shift.
Two days later, on Sunday, August 2, Jumwa met leaders from the Wiper Democratic Movement led by Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua.
The delegation sought her support for Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s 2027 presidential bid, further underlining the competition among opposition factions to secure her backing.
Despite the overtures, Jumwa has maintained that she is still consulting widely before declaring her political alignment.
She reiterated this stance after Monday’s meeting, indicating that grassroots engagement remains her priority.
“I would like to thank the elders drawn from the Mijikenda community for visiting me today. We have deliberated on several issues including my political journey, and I promise that I will follow their advice and make Kilifi better,” she said.
Her recent engagements highlight her continued influence in Coast politics, particularly in Kilifi where she is widely expected to mount a gubernatorial bid in 2027.