Former Sports CS Hassan Wario quits Jubilee, joins Sonko's party to launch Isiolo governor bid
By Amos Khaemba · Tuko Politics
Former Cabinet Secretary Hassan Wario resigns from Jubilee Party, joining NEDP to pursue a gubernatorial bid in Isiolo County with a focus on inclusive development.
Former Sports CS Hassan Wario Quits Jubilee, Joins Sonko's Party to Launch Isiolo Governor Bid
Hassan Wario resigns from Jubilee Party to contest governorship under NEDP in Isiolo County
NEDP outlines development agenda, focusing on stalled projects and inclusive leadership in Isiolo
Wario commits to empowering women and youth while enhancing healthcare and infrastructure in Isiolo
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Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi - Former Cabinet Secretary for Sports and Culture Hassan Wario has officially resigned from the Jubilee Party and joined the National Economic Development Party (NEDP), setting the stage for a gubernatorial bid in Isiolo County on the party’s ticket ahead of the next general election.
Wario, who hails from the majority Wajirde clan, reaffirmed his commitment to serving all residents of Isiolo regardless of their political affiliation, clan or background, saying his focus would be on inclusive leadership and sustainable development.
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The meeting also reviewed several unfinished projects in the county. The leaders noted the successful installation of piped water at Kina Police Station and a solar power project at Kina Jamia Mosque as examples of ongoing development efforts.
Among the priorities agreed upon were the completion of stalled infrastructure projects, expansion of clean water access through borehole drilling, installation of solar power in mosques and churches, provision of public address systems and carpets for places of worship, upgrading health centres, equipping hospitals with essential medicines, and rolling out economic empowerment programmes targeting women and youth.
The NEDP leadership expressed confidence in Wario’s candidacy, saying his experience in public service positions him to spearhead transformative development in Isiolo County.
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Amos Khaemba is an accredited journalist and current affairs editor at TUKO.co.ke. He completed the Google News Initiative training on Advanced Digital Reporting, Fighting Misinformation, and Experimenting with New Formats (2024). Amos has over four years of experience in the digital media industry and previously worked at Kenya News Agency and Kivumbi.co.ke. Email: amos.khaemba@tuko.co.ke