Mombasa Deputy Governor Hazel Katana has decamped from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to the Jubilee Party.
Speaking on Saturday in Mombasa, Katana formally announced that she will be vying for the county's senatorial seat on a Jubilee ticket.
She cited frustration in the party as the main reason for joining Jubilee, adding that she had to move houses three times fearing for her safety.
“I went without salary for a whole year. I persevered abuses including being told I am lazy, an idler, stupid, unable to do anything, I cannot talk, had no voice and useless. Other sufferings I cannot reveal in public. Let bygones be bygones,” she said.
The Deputy Governor said she suffered lack of recognition, but was now happy because she will have peace in Jubilee.
"But I was not comfortable and welcomed in ODM because there was no love in the party. I had to move on. I am stepping out (of ODM), I am stepping into Jubilee,” she added, as quoted by the Nation.
She, however, thanked Governor Joho who she served under for four years as deputy governor, for giving her an opportunity to grow politically.
“I thank Governor Joho for giving me the opportunity to serve which made me grow politically," she said.