Deputy President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (ANC) party has yet again made another political win in Mombasa after an advisor to Mombasa governor Haasan Joho, Khamis Mwaguya joined the party.

Mwaguya a close ally of Governor Hassan Joho is eyeing the Mombasa senatorial seat in 2022,

Mwaguya who also served as the county executive in charge of Trade and Tourism between 2015 and 2019 unsuccesful contested for the same seat in the 2017 general election but lost to Mohammed Faki.

Speaking to Ommy Dallah, Mwaguya confirmed the move insisiting that he is confident of clinching the seat in 2022.

"Yes, I have officially joined UDA" said Mwaguya.

Adding " This is where my people want us to be. This is now our home"

He was received to the party by Deputy President William Ruto at his Karen residence, Nairobi.

"Deeply honoured to have been received by HE deputy President William Ruto in Karen as I embark on my Journey to be the Senator of Mombasa in 2022." he posted on social media.

Adding "His people centred agenda resonates well with our people and the Majority of Kenyans. A people focused and responsive Government is what Kenyans look forward to come 2022.

His move come just days after Governor Hassan Joho's cousin Mohammed Amir also joined UDA.

Amir is also eyeing the Mombasa senatorial seat

Amir joined the party on Monday and was received by former Mombasa senator Hassan Omar.