Reports of Malindi Member of Parliament Aisha Jumwa dumping Deputy President William Ruto elicited mixed reactions among Kenyans on Tuesday.
This came after Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Director of Communications Philip Etale alleged that Jumwa had decided to ditch DP Ruto for ODM leader Raila Odinga.
According to Etale, Jumwa who had attended the ODM'S Parliamentary Group meeting at County Hall on Tuesday promised to rally her support behind Imran Okoth, the ODM candidate in the Kibra by-election.
"Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa today officially ditched Team Tangatanga and vowed to vigorously campaign for Bernard Okoth Imran for the Kibra parliamentary seat. She attended the party Parliamentary Group meeting at County Hall chaired by Party Leader H.E. Raila Odinga. Imran was also introduced to the members," read Philp Etale Facebook post.
In another post, Etale claimed that Jumwa had requested to take photos with Raila.
However, Jumwa has since denied attending the said meeting, noting that it was Raila who paid her a visit at her office.
"Rt. Hon. Raila makes a surprise visit to my Parliamentary Service Commission's Office this afternoon. This was after he attended the ODM Parliamentary Group meeting at County Hall that I did not attend!" she posted.
She further noted that she had not declared support for the ODM candidate in the Kibra by-election.
Here are some of the reactions.