President Uhuru Kenyatta's once behemoth Jubilee machine is staring at mass exodus that could whittle down his grip of the Mt Kenya backyard. Key party stalwarts who vied on the Jubilee Party in Uhuru's turf have signalled backing off the ruling outfit, threatening to vanquish its 2022 prospects. Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi is one of the latest Jubilee bigwigs from Uhuru's bastion who have hinted at ditching Jubilee ahead of next year. Murungi said while the Jubilee Party was founded on the vision of a united nation, the dream collapsed along the way. Jubilee leaders from Mt Kenya East are said to be seeking a common political vehicle to push for their interests next year, complicating Jubilee' influence.

Source: The Star June 04, 2021 02:03 UTC