Another Ruto ally resigns from UDA party

Anthony Kibagendi, the secretary of youth affairs in the Office of Deputy President William Ruto, has resigned from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). 

In a statement issued on Saturday, February 19, Kibagendi noted that he was yet to join another faction or associate himself with another political party.  He added that he would detail his reasons for decamping from DP Ruto’s party later in another statement. 

“Yes, I have resigned from UDA, I have not joined any Party or association, I will give my reasons tomorrow,” he stated.

Anthony Kibagendi (left) alongside Deputy President William Ruto heading to a past event in 2018.COURTESYThere were reports alleging that the politician recently had an confrontation with a vocal lawmaker from Kisii on a Whatsapp group that saw the two exchange insults. 

Efforts to reach out to Kibagendi for a comment were futile as he was unavailable. 

Kibagendi assumed the role in the DP’s office in August 2018 and has been at the helm for three years and seven months. Previously, he engaged in several businesses primarily at Westwood Security Services Limited as a director of Operations for eight years.