Registrar Of Political Parties Allows Ouster Of Kioni, Murathe From Jubilee Again
The registrar also noted that she updated the records of the Jubilee Party members, thus removing the two.
Marvin Chege 
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) on Tuesday, May 23 approved the ouster of Jeremiah Kioni and David Murathe from the Jubilee Party as its Secretary-General and Vice Chairman respectively.
Nderitu in a letter addressed to Joshua Kuttuny dated Friday, May 19 noted that the decision to ouster Kioni and Murathe was done in accordance with the Jubilee Party constitution and in reference to resolutions of the National Executive Committee (NEC) in regard to the National Disciplinary Committee decisions.
"This Office notes that pursuant to the judgment in PPDT Appeal No. E001 of 2023 Hon. David Murathe & 3 Others vs Office of the Registrar of Political Parties & Another, the Tribunal observed the need to internally resolve the issues emanating from the Jubilee Party (JP) NEC meeting of 10th February 2023.
Registrar of Political Parties Anne Nderitu during a past address. /CAPITAL GROUP
"It is further noted that the party concluded the disciplinary processes against Hon. Jeremiah Kioni, Hon. David Murathe, and Mr Kagwe Gichohi wherein they participated in line with Section 14B (2) of the Political Parties Act, 2011 (PPA). Consequently, the party expelled Hon. Kioni, and Hon. Murathe and suspended Mr Kagwe," stated the letter in part.
The registrar also noted that she updated the records of the Jubilee Party members, thus removing the two.
"Following a review of the submitted documents in line with the PPA and the party constitution, this Office is satisfied that the party adhered to the due process. Accordingly, pursuant to Section 34(da) of the PPA, this Office has updated its records and the register of party members," added the letter.
The ORPP had previously ratified the decision by the Jubilee Party NEC to oust Kioni and Murathe on February 13 but their decision was suspended by the Political Parties Tribunal.
The ruling by the tribunal saw any changes aimed at restructuring the party following the exit of Kioni and Murathe halted pending the hearing and determination of the matter on February 24 and handing the duo a chance to retake the helm of the Jubilee Party from the splinter group.
Nderitu's latest letter came a day after the former President Uhuru Kenyatta-led Jubilee faction expelled EALA MP Kanini Kega, Nominated MP Sabina Chege, Nelson Dzuya, Jimi Angwenyi, Naomi Shaban, Joshua Kutuny, Mutava Musyimi, and Rachel Nyamai during the party's NDC held at Ngong Racecourse.
The faction had proposed new members to the NEC and they included Beatrice Gambo (deputy Party leader strategy), Maoka Maore (deputy party leader operations), Joseph Manje (deputy party leader programs) Kados Muiruri (deputy party leader outreach), and Jamleck Kamau (national director of elections).
Others are; Saitoti Torome (party chairman), Yasir Noor (deputy secretary general), Pauline Njoroge (deputy organizing secretary, Maison Leshoomo (national women’s league chairperson), Agnes Thumbi (national youth league leader) and Nderitu Mureithi (business council leader).
Antony Manyara will be the youth secretariat coordinator while Amina Siyad will be the parliamentary secretary.
The Kega-led faction had threatened to initiate further disciplinary action on Uhuru as the party leader in order to restore its dignity and retain its rightful place in the country.
"We will wait for the determination of the Internal committee on the dispute after which NEC will meet to execute its mandate relating to convening of the NDC.
"We expect that a proper NDC will be held no later than July 15, 2023," Kega threatened Uhuru during a subsequent press briefing on May 22.
