President Uhuru Kenyatta. Photo/PSCU

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Newly formed NASA coalition on Saturday suffered a major blow after Taita Taveta Senator Dan Mwazo defected from ODM to Jubilee.

Mwazo is set to vie on a Jubilee ticket to seek the gubernatorial seat.

He made the announcement on Saturday at Mwatate where he was attending a rally by President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto.

"I will be moving to Jubilee," Mr Mwazo said .

Mwazo hailed the Jubilee administration for conducting major developments in the coast region.

Reports indicate that Taita Taveta Woman rep Joyce Lay is also expected to join through which she will vie for the senatorial seat.

Mr Mwazo said Coast residents will vote for leaders based on their development record.

The rally was attended by President Uhuru who is in the region to launch various development projects.