A row is looming in Ford Kenya party over allegations that a key official is planning to defend his gubernatorial seat on a different party.

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Trans Nzoia governor Patrick Khaemba has been accused by officials of not having the party's best interests at heart.

The officials drawn from the county have already started scouting for his replacement ahead of the August general election.

According to Martin Waliaula, a party official, Khaemba's replacement was being sought after following the allegations of disloyalty to the party.

The governor has since denied the allegations.

The governor's loyalty to the Cord affiliate party has come under scrutiny following claims that he does not participate in party matters actively.