Uhuru denies reports of a political coalition with President Ruto
Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has dismissed the assertion that former president Uhuru Kenyatta and his successor William Ruto are planning a political coalition ahead of the next vote
Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has dismissed the assertion that former president Uhuru Kenyatta and his successor William Ruto are planning a political coalition ahead of the next vote.
The two leaders recently met, sparking political analyses from across quarters.
It was widely asserted that Ruto could be seeking Uhuru’s help to counter the insurgence of the Mt Kenya electorate, which had previously passionately supported him.
However, clearing the air, Kioni said there was no such thing as a “Uhuru-Ruto” reunion coalition in the offing.
According to him, Ruto called on his predecessor like any other visitor, dismissing the numerous political perspectives being attached to the unforeseen meeting.
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“Uhuru still remains on the side of Kenyans. I have seen people saying a lot of things because Ruto visited him. If someone visits you, it is obvious you will let them in. They will leave after the agenda of the meeting. This does not mean that you have changed your stance,” Kioni said.
At the same time, Kioni restated that Jubilee was not planning to partner with the government in any way.
He said the political outfit would remain in the opposition.
Kioni observed that the critical issues Uhuru said he discussed with Ruto are among the agenda the Jubilee party has been pushing.
“Jubilee Party, which is one of the largest parties in the country, does not intend to partner with UDA; we have no time, and we won’t get there. We will remain in the opposition and represent the people’s views. All the things Uhuru told Ruto are what we have been saying. We will remain here and fight for the people all the way to the end,” he added.
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