This archive report was first published on 22 July 2019.
Published on July 22, 2019, several Jubilee Party leaders have denied claims that they are using the handshake between President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga to popularise the latter for a 2022 presidential bid.
Members of the Kieleweke team, which includes Ngunjiri Wambugu (Nyeri Town), Muturi Kigano (Kangema), Mercy Gakuya (Kasarani), and Wangari Mwaniki (Kigumo), have come out to defend President Kenyatta against attacks and issues that can distract him from delivering his promises to the public.
'We are the President's battalion, elected to defend him against any attacks or issues that can distract him from delivering his promises to the public,' said Ngunjiri Wambugu.
Mr Wambugu pointed out that the Tangatanga faction is the one claiming that they are being used by the Opposition to popularise Raila Odinga.
'We will remain loyal to President Kenyatta, and we will continue to defend him at all costs,' said Mr Wambugu.
Ms Mwaniki said that the Tangatanga brigade are opposed to the handshake since they are 'not for peace and thrive on chaos.'
Mr Kigano said that they will continue taking directions from the President as there are no other centres of power.
Ms Gakuya took a swipe at a section of Mt Kenya leaders accusing them of 'talking too much' without seeking advice from their seniors.
