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Kioni explained that the changes were informed by prolonged internal struggles between factions allied to him and those linked to East African Legislative Assembly MP Kanini Kega, which weakened party operations and triggered leadership disputes.
Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Jeremiah also aligned himself with remarks made by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, who has been pushing for opposition unity and the fronting of a single presidential candidate to improve competitiveness in the next elections.
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview, Kioni said unity in the opposition depends on how strong each party is on its own. He noted that parties are first focusing on building their structures and leadership before moving to joint political arrangements.
Kioni praised former President Uhuru Kenyatta for his ability to mobilise resources, describing him as “a very good fundraiser for political activities.” According to Kioni, Kenyatta’s strength came from public trust, saying, “once people believe in you, you become a very easy person to raise funds for.”
Speaking during an interview with Radio Generation, Kioni said his main mission as Secretary General was to revive the party, resolve internal disputes, and ensure it remained active and ready for the future.
During a grassroots engagement in Embu County, Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni expressed concern over what he termed as regressive policy decisions.
Matiang’i was welcomed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by a group of leaders.
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) chief Raila Odinga has urged politicians to hold off on a series of early campaigns and instead focus on the country’s development.