Jubilee Party Deputy Chairperson, Jeremiah Kioni, has announced that the party will begin holding its own meetings alongside those of the opposition coalition, United Opposition.

While addressing journalist in Nyahururu town, Kioni voiced serious concerns that a majority of the coalition meetings usually favor the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) which he says it denies and prevents other parties from effectively presenting their agenda to the public and also to popularize their party-Jubilee

During his remarks, Kioni pointed out that DCP members dominate the stage due to the influence of Rigathi Gachagua, their leader who always takes charge as the master of ceremony (MC) in every event. 

“You know the person who has the microphone at those meetings is Gachagua, he naturally favors DCP people, the rest of us are not given a chance,” lamented Kioni. 

He noted that others, including Jubilee Party members, are often sidelined in these gatherings. Although his announcement hints at potential friction within the coalition, Kioni dismissed any claims of discord. 

‘’We are happy on how Gachagua is dealing with Ruto but the fact that we are in coalition, does not mean we should not sell our candidates to the people, we as Jubilee we know Mt. Kenya is our stronghold, we will do everything possible within our power to paint Mt. Kenya region red’’, added Kioni.

In what can be seen as a rift in the United Opposition, Kioni has dismissed allegations of any fallout terming the move as internal party strategy which strengthens the coalition in its support base. 

He continued to argue that while Jubilee will remain as an integral part within the opposition wing, and as a party it has to actively promote its own manifesto while engaging directly with the people. 

Kioni added that because they have agreed that there will be no zoning, Mt. Kenya region remains Jubilee’s stronghold. 

According to Kioni, the party aims to assert its presence in Mt. Kenya by mobilizing efforts to make the region a Jubilee stronghold. 

Highlighting the purpose of this new move, Kioni clarified that the intention is not to fracture the coalition but to ensure fairness and inclusion for all member parties in shaping policy and addressing development matters effectively within communities.