The sports category has moved to a new website.
ADVERTISEMENT

Uhuru ousted as Jubilee party leader, to face disciplinary action

A Jubilee Party splinter group has ousted former President Uhuru Kenyatta as the party leader, appointing Sabina Chege as the acting party leader.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta at Jubilee party headquarters on April 26, 2023

Jubilee has been rocked by another battle for control, after a slinter group of the former ruling party ousted former President Uhuru Kenyatta as its party leader.

EALA MP Kanini Kega led the group that issued a statement on Tuesday, May 2, announcing the decision.

Kega cited the law, arguing that a retired president should not hold any office in any political party for more than six months after leaving office.

ADVERTISEMENT

According to the MP, Kenyatta ceased to be party leader in March 2023 and any communication from him cannot bind the party and is of no legal consequence.

The group accused Kenyatta of misconduct and acting in contempt of the party's constitution.

They further stated that he failed to promote political consultation, engagement, and cooperation among party members during his tenure.

The statement also mentioned that Kenyatta purported to conduct a National Executive Committee meeting and invited suspended officials, an act in contravention of the political party's dispute tribunal judgment delivered on April 19, 2023.

The group has also made several resolutions, including the suspension of the notice issued by Kenyatta, which purported to convene a National Delegates Convention on May 22, 2023.

ADVERTISEMENT

The matter was referred to the Eternal Dispute Resolution Committee for further action.

The former party leader's alleged misconduct was also referred to the National Disciplinary Committee for action.

The office of the party leader was declared vacant, and pending the convening of a special National Delegates Convention, Sabina Chege was appointed as the acting party leader.

The statement further said that the party would issue a notice of convening a special National Delegates Convention in due course, pursuant to the solutions of the NDC dated February 10, 2023.

ADVERTISEMENT

The move is a significant development in the battle to control the party. It remains to be seen which group between those allied to Jeremiah Kioni or Kanini Kega will cede control.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: news@pulselive.co.ke

Recommended articles

Gachagua addresses Maina Njenga amid fears of Mungiki revival

Gachagua addresses Maina Njenga amid fears of Mungiki revival

Those with pay slips are lying to those without pay slips on housing fund - Ruto

Those with pay slips are lying to those without pay slips on housing fund - Ruto

Senator Khalwale silenced by crowd as he defends Ruto's proposal [Video]

Senator Khalwale silenced by crowd as he defends Ruto's proposal [Video]

Lawyer Donald Kipkorir’s mother succumbs to cancer in India

Lawyer Donald Kipkorir’s mother succumbs to cancer in India

Oscar Sudi's controversial reaction to UDA vice chairperson resignation

Oscar Sudi's controversial reaction to UDA vice chairperson resignation

ATPU seize holy water & handkerchiefs from pastor Ezekiel’s church

ATPU seize holy water & handkerchiefs from pastor Ezekiel’s church

CS Kuria reveals number of Kenyans already contributing to the proposed housing fund

CS Kuria reveals number of Kenyans already contributing to the proposed housing fund

UDA vice chairman resigns, dumps party to protest high cost of living & housing fund

UDA vice chairman resigns, dumps party to protest high cost of living & housing fund

Mombasa tycoon addresses fallout with governor and relocating famous sculptures

Mombasa tycoon addresses fallout with governor and relocating famous sculptures

Pulse Sports

Thika Sports Club, next stop for NCBA golf series

Thika Sports Club, next stop for NCBA golf series

Big Ted's inspiring message to Kenya's rugby community

Big Ted's inspiring message to Kenya's rugby community

Fitness influencer Shiv Simani joins fight against sports neglect by gov't

Fitness influencer Shiv Simani joins fight against sports neglect by gov't

Kipchoge wins Sh7.4M prize in Spain

Kipchoge wins Sh7.4M prize in Spain

Ombachi shares how career-threatening injury pushed him into content creation

Ombachi shares how career-threatening injury pushed him into content creation

Ruto donates millions after AFC Leopards beats Gor Mahia for 1st time in 7 Years

Ruto donates millions after AFC Leopards beats Gor Mahia for 1st time in 7 Years

Ulinzi Stars midfielder returns from four-month injury layoff

Ulinzi Stars midfielder returns from four-month injury layoff

Kenya's thriving sports culture: A deep dive into the country's passion for sports betting

Kenya's thriving sports culture: A deep dive into the country's passion for sports betting

The 8 largest events in Las Vegas 2023

The 8 largest events in Las Vegas 2023

ADVERTISEMENT