As the Jubilee Party prepares for its March 2020 elections, Secretary General Raphael Tuju has made it clear that leaders accused of corruption will not be allowed to vie for leadership positions.
According to Tuju, the party will enforce President Uhuru Kenyatta's zero tolerance to corruption, ensuring that only honest members are elected to various positions.
Speaking to a local daily, Tuju emphasized that the party's Constitution advocates for zero tolerance to corruption, and dishonest members will not have a chance to occupy any position in the party.
"You cannot abet corruption and say you are a staunch member of Jubilee yet the party advocates for zero tolerance to corruption in its manifesto," said Tuju.
Several prominent Jubilee members are facing corruption-related charges, including Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal, and Nairobi's Mike Mbuvi Sonko. Lamu West MP Stanley Muthama is also facing tax evasion charges involving over Sh400 million.
Other MPs facing graft charges include Embakasi North MP James Gakuya, who has been charged with fraudulent acquisition of Sh40 million from the National Government Constituency Development Fund in fictitious road construction contracts.
Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter is also facing multiple counts related to forgery of Sh633 million in Treasury Bills, while Sirisia MP John Waluke is facing corruption-related charges. Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama is facing charges related to land fraud within Nakuru municipality.
