The Office of Registrar of Political Parties has confirmed the deregistration of Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s allies from the Jubilee Party.
In a landmark decision, the Registrar of Political Parties Anne Nderitu said the party followed due process in expelling the party’s secretary general Jeremiah Kioni and vice chair David Murathe.
“It is further noted that the party concluded the disciplinary processes against Hon. Jeremiah Kioni, Hon. David Murathe, and Mr. Kagwe Gichohi, wherein they participated in line with Section 14B (2) of the Political Parties Act, 2011 (PPA),” said Ms Nderitu.
“Consequently, the party expelled Hon. Kioni, Hon. Murathe and suspended Mr. Kagwe. Following a review of the submitted documents in line with the PPA and the party constitution, this Office is satisfied that the party adhered to due process.”
The move technically hands over the former ruling party to allies of President William Ruto led by acting secretary general Kanini Kega.
This comes a day after the former party held its National Delegates Conference (NDC) chaired by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta.
At the meeting attended by opposition honchos, the party resolved to kick out “rebel” leaders.
They expelled; Kanini Kega, Sabina Chege, Nelson Dzuya, former MPs Jimi Angwenyi, Naomi Shaban, Joshua Kutuny, Mutava Musyimi and Rachel Nyamai.
