Kenya Union Party

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The Kenya Union Party (KUP) is a political party in Kenya.

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History

The party was founded in 2021 by Governor of West Pokot County John Krop Lonyangapuo and David Pkosing.[ citation needed ]

The party was one of 23 that contested the 2022 Kenyan general election as part of the Azimio La Umoja alliance. [1] 3 were elected to the 13th Parliament of Kenya. After the election they dismissed claims of a change to Kenya Kwanza. [2]

Elected representatives

MPs

Constituency MP
Kacheliba Titus Lotee
Pokot South David Pkosing
West Pokot Rael Chepkemoi Aleutum

Governors

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References

  1. Ayega, Davis (2022-04-13). "Kenya: 23 Parties Within the Azimio La Umoja One-Kenya Coalition Political Party". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2022-09-26.
  2. GROUP, NTV KENYA-NATION MEDIA. "NTV Kenya: Kenya Union Party dismisses claims of joining Kenya Kwanza". NTV Kenya. Retrieved 2022-09-26.

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