Jubilee leaders from several counties in Kenya have accused Deputy Party Leader Jeremiah Kioni and former Nyeri MP Ngunjiri Wambugu of causing infighting within the party. The accusations come as the party prepares for the handover of leadership from former President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is currently ineligible to run the party's operations due to a court ruling. The leaders claim that Kioni and Wambugu are being used by external forces to destabilize the party.
The infighting has caused a leadership crisis within the party, with Charles Mburu, the Nakuru Party Chair, accusing Kioni and Wambugu of orchestrating attacks on party organs. Mburu also accused President William Ruto of targeting Uhuru Kenyatta, which he believes is a diversionary tactic from the government's challenges. Mburu stated that party members support the current Secretary General, Koitalel Ole Kenta, despite a court ruling that declared his appointment invalid.
Nyandarua Party Chairman Sambigi Mukuria expressed support for Ole Kenta and called for an end to attacks on Uhuru Kenyatta. Mukuria urged UDA-allied leaders to focus on addressing Kenya's challenges rather than targeting the former President. The party's parliamentary aspirant for Naivasha, Antony Rebo, raised concerns about external influence on the party and advocated for equal opportunities for aspirants.
Elizabeth Mwihaki, Chair of the Party's Women League in Nyandarua, rallied support for Uhuru Kenyatta following recent attacks on President Ruto. Mwihaki expressed support for Fred Matiangi, the current Deputy Party Leader, to lead the party's operations ahead of the 2027 elections. The party's leaders are working to address the infighting and strengthen the party's leadership.
The court ruling that declared Uhuru Kenyatta ineligible to run the party's operations has created divisions within the party. The ruling has also led to a shift in focus towards the 2027 general elections. Jubilee Party leaders are working to resolve the infighting and present a united front ahead of the elections.
Jeremiah Kioni and Ngunjiri Wambugu have not publicly responded to the accusations. However, their alleged involvement in the party's infighting has sparked debate among party members and leaders. The party's leadership crisis has raised concerns about its performance in the 2027 elections.
The Jubilee Party's future is uncertain amid the ongoing infighting and leadership crisis. The party's leaders are working to address the challenges and strengthen the party's leadership ahead of the 2027 elections. The outcome of the party's efforts will likely have a significant impact on Kenya's politics.
Key points
- Jubilee leaders accuse Kioni and Wambugu of causing party infighting ahead of 2027 elections.
- Party leaders express support for Uhuru Kenyatta and Secretary General Koitalel Ole Kenta amid the infighting.
- The party's leadership crisis has raised concerns about its performance in the 2027 elections.
