Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana. [File]
Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana has been endorsed by Coast delegates to take over as party leader and chairman of the Federal Party of Kenya (FPK), in a proposed leadership change that could reshape the political landscape at the Coast ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The endorsement follows consultations involving FPK delegates from the Coast and civil society representatives, who are pushing for the party to emerge as a stronger political vehicle for the region while retaining a national outlook.
If approved, Godhana would be tasked with restructuring the party, strengthening its grassroots presence and expanding its branches across the six Coast counties of Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu and Taita Taveta.
The six counties are also members of the Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani (JKP), a regional bloc that brings together Coast governors to pursue common economic and development interests.
Delegates backing the proposed changes say the restructuring is motivated by concerns over the growing influence of national political parties at the Coast and the need for residents to develop a stronger political voice.
They argue that FPK could provide a platform for Coast communities to advance regional interests while maintaining a national political agenda.
The party is registered by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties and was established in 2012. It operates under the slogan, “Inawezekana Tukijipanga.”