Kenya's United Democratic Alliance has begun campaigns abroad in a move to popularize the outfit among Kenyans living in diaspora.
The party on Saturday launched its USA Washington state branch in an event hosted by Murang'a Senator Irungu Kang'ata.
"UDA party - first Kenyan party to have an international liaison office in USA Seattle Washington. Congratulations to Mr Kiarie Prestige for the good work," Kang'ata said during the event which was attended by Kenyans both physically and virtually.
Deputy President William Ruto who also attended the function via video conferencing pledged to support Kenyans living abroad including setting up a ministry that will deal with their issues.
"We believe that the diaspora should also participate in the politics of our nation. There is no reason why the diaspora does not have representation in government," Ruto said.
"...a clear ministry that strictly works on matters to do with the Kenyan community in diaspora. You should an opportunity to contribute. There is no taxation with no representation."
Meanwhile, in a different function, the DP announced that he will be using a UDA presidential ticket come 2022.
While criticizing a planned coalition between President Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee and Raila Odinga's ODM, Ruto said he is not bothered.
"Tuko rada. Tuko na chama cha mahustler, (We are ready with the hustler party.)," Ruto said while in West Pokot.
A coalition between Uhuru and Raila will take their handshake a notch higher and craft a political pact that will see them work together in the 2022 General Election.
The pre-election deal is expected to translate into the formation of a behemoth political machine that will take on Ruto.
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