Movement for Democracy and Growth

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The Movement for Democracy and Growth is a political party in Kenya.

History

The party contested the 2022 Kenyan general election as part of Azimio La Umoja. [1] After the election party leader David Ochieng Ouma, Senator Fred Outa, Olago Oluoch and Governor Jack Ranguma joined Kenya Kwanza. [2]

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References

  1. Were, Augustine Oduor and Renee. "Movement for Democracy and Growth unsettles Raila's party in Nyanza turf". The Standard. Retrieved 2022-09-17.
  2. CORRESPONDENT (2022-08-26). "Ugenya MP-elect David Ochieng, Outa, Olago Oluoch, Ranguma ditch Azimio for Kenya Kwanza » Capital News". Capital News. Retrieved 2023-06-17.