On January 6, 2019, David Murathe publicly resigned as Vice Chairman of Jubilee Party, amidst escalating tensions with William Ruto. However, he never formally submitted a resignation letter to Uhuru Kenyatta, despite SG Aden Duale claiming to have received a 'gracious letter' from him.
Fast forward to 2021, the party is still reeling from a string of by-election losses in its supposed strongholds. In the last six months, Jubilee has lost five by-elections, including the Juja parliamentary contest and the Rurii ward by-election in Nyandarua county.
The party's poor performance has sparked demands for change from its members. The losses are a major embarrassment to President Kenyatta and his wing of the party, as seen in the London ward by-election in Nakuru county in March.
Despite these setbacks, Murathe's influence in the party remains significant. His resignation has not diminished his power, and he continues to wield considerable influence within Jubilee and beyond.
