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Infighting in Jubilee Party Leadership Erupts in Embu County



Politicians in Embu County, both aspirants and incumbent, tore into the County Assembly Speaker, Kariuki Mate, after reports of his appointment to the top position in the Jubilee Party emerged. This was a rare unity show by the politicians who claimed that Mr. Mate attended a meeting that was held on January 14 during which an agreement was reached on how to share Jubilee tickets. 

Embu County leaders address the media at Izaak Walton Inn 


 However, the Speaker has denied the said appointment to a senior position in the party. Mr. Mate said he has only volunteered in mobilizing residents to come out in large numbers and register as voters.

In a statement, Mr. Mate said, “I do not hold any such position at JP, neither have I been appointed to any position at JP Headquarters Secretariat. I have however volunteered to help in voter mobilisation in the country for Jubilee, and in doing this, I need no affirmation from aspirants in Embu.”

While addressing the media at a conference in Izaak Walton Inn on January 1, 2017, Governor Martin Wambora, Deputy Governor Dorothy Nditi, Senator Lenny Kivuti, Charles Njagagua, the MP for Mbeere North, Njeru Ndwiga, a former Minister, and aspirants like John Gitonga Mwaniki and Emilio Kathuri, expressed their fears that Mr. Mate’s appointment as the Operations Director would disadvantage them during the nominations.

According to the politicians, Mr. Mate has already shown favouritism for some leaders in the county, citing that he has publicly announced his support for Mr. Wambora’s opponent, MP Cecily Mbarire.

Mr. Wambora said that efforts to reach President Uhuru Kenyatta had born no fruits. However, the leaders said they will stay put in the Party but remain vigilant to ensure free and fair nominations.

“We are not running away from our party, we are the owners. You can’t find a snake in your house and then you run away,” said Mr Ndwiga.

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