This archive report was first published on 11 July 2020.
On July 11, 2020, Deputy President William Ruto and his allies faced a setback after failing to register the Jubilee Asili political outfit. In response, they have devised a new strategy to exit the Jubilee Party.
According to sources, the new plan involves dissolving all political parties and allowing individuals to run on independent tickets. This proposal is backed by the Miscellaneous Amendment Bill 2020, which aims to reduce public funding of political parties.
Speaking to the Daily Nation, Jubilee Deputy Secretary-General Caleb Kositany, a key ally of DP Ruto, stated that political parties have eroded democracy in Kenya and have become properties of individuals that do not serve the interest of Kenyans.
“Political parties have eroded our democracy and should be abolished and we allow Kenyans to vote for individuals. We want details of the bank statements,” stated Kositany.
He also emphasized the need for Jubilee to be disbanded for failing to publish its audited accounts despite receiving billions from the government and member’s contributions.
“Any payments that have been made to who and for what should be tabled so that Kenyans can make an informed decision on how their funds are utilized,” he added.
The development comes at a time when plans are underway by the pro-Uhuru team to seize control of Jubilee by kicking out Tangatanga MPs who have been accused of sabotaging the party.
Against the President’s orders, the DP Ruto sympathizers have openly campaigned for his 2022 candidature and allegedly sabotaged the president’s development agenda, leading to the recent purge that saw a number of them kicked out.
David Murathe, Vice-Chairman of Jubilee, issued an ultimatum to the rebel MPs, warning them against stopping their monthly contributions.
“If they want to move to something else they are good to go. Good riddance. These are people who had promised to work from the Jubilee headquarters but now claim they have been denied,” Murathe slammed.
