Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has regained control of the Jubilee Party. This follows a High Court ruling that overturned an earlier decision to expel his allies. The court’s decision reinstated David Murathe as the Jubilee Deputy Chairperson and allowed Jeremiah Kioni to continue as Secretary General.
This ruling is expected to resolve the ongoing power struggle within the party. The struggle has been marked by internal conflicts and leadership disputes.
Justice Janet Mulwa’s ruling emphasized that the Jubilee Party rightfully belongs to Uhuru Kenyatta. It nullified the leadership changes made by a faction led by Sabina Chege and Kanini Kega.
These leaders had attempted to remove Kenyatta from his position and replace Kioni, Murathe, and Treasurer Kagwe Gichohi. The court’s decision has been celebrated by Kenyatta’s supporters, who view it as a significant victory for their faction.
The internal strife within the Jubilee Party has led to the emergence of two competing factions, each claiming leadership. The faction loyal to Kioni and Murathe sought legal intervention.
They aimed to restore their positions after the attempted takeover by Chege and Kega’s group. The court’s ruling has effectively reinstated the original leadership structure, thereby quelling the factional disputes that have plagued the party.
Justice Mulwa reinstated the leaders. He ordered that both factions bear their own legal costs. This indicates that neither side would be solely responsible for the expenses incurred during the court proceedings.
This ruling marks a pivotal moment for the Jubilee Party. The party seeks to unify and move ahead under Kenyatta’s leadership once again.
