Chama Cha Kazi Explained

Chama Cha Kazi is a political party in Kenya. The party motto “Kazi na Pesa” loosely translates into “Work and Money”.^[1]

History

The party was founded in 2021 by Moses Kuria after he left the People’s Empowerment Party.

In April 2022, the party faced a schism.^[2] They contested the 2022 Kenyan general election as part of Kenya Kwanza, and elected one MP.^[3] Following his nomination as a cabinet secretary, Kuria started a process of disbanding his party to join the United Democratic Alliance.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nyambura . Eva . 2021-08-05 . Moses Kuria Unveils New Party "Chama cha Kazi" Following PEP Ouster . 2022-09-21 . KahawaTungu . en-US.
2. Web site: 2022-04-19 . Chama Cha Kazi Deputy Organizing Secretary resigns, cites mistrust . 2022-09-21 . www.pd.co.ke . en-GB.
3. Web site: citizenwitness . 2022-02-16 . Chama Cha Kazi yet to decide which coalition to join: Moses Kuria . 2022-09-21 . Citizen Witness . en-US.
4. Web site: Moses Kuria to disband Chama Cha Kazi party, join UDA . 2022-10-03 . The Star . en-KE.