He Stole My Party- Kioni Dismisses Possibility of Talks With Ruto

Former Ndaragwa MP Jeremiah Kioni speaking in Siaya County on October 15, 2023.
Former Ndaragwa MP Jeremiah Kioni speaking in Siaya County on October 15, 2023.
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Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni on Saturday vowed that the Azimio Coalition would not take part in any dialogue with President William Ruto.

Speaking at Former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya’s brother funeral in Butere, Kioni dismissed the possibility stating that it was would be an exercise in futility that would not necessarily lead to anything tangible including Kenya's prosperity.

According to Kioni, any dialogue with the President would be a stain on Azimio's record. He also equated that to helping President Ruto retain his seat in 2027 elections.

“The former IEBC was broken down by Ruto himself,  and now he wants to use Azimio to appoint commissioners who will favour him in 2027,” Kioni alleged.  

Jeremiah Kioni (Second Right) with Jubilee party members at Jubilee Party Women’s League in Nairobi County on November 24, 2023.
Jeremiah Kioni (Second Right) with Jubilee party members at Jubilee Party Women’s League in Nairobi County on November 24, 2023.
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In his heated speech, Kioni stated that even though Ruto dismissed his cabinet, the was responsible for the current State of the Nation.

The Jubilee Party Sec Gen further stated that any dialogue was a political play that would not solve the issues affecting Kenyans.

Kioni further lashed out at Ruto claiming that he perpetrated a hostile take over of the Jubilee Party after the 2022 elections.

“I have fought for Jubilee but he stole Jubilee Party. How should I be expected to dialogue with someone who took over my party,” added Kioni.

Additionally, Kioni, stated that although his Party Leader Uhuru Kenyatta would issue the way forward on the dialogue, he had received intel from his party members citing difficulty in having an honest conversation with Ruto.

“The only reason  I am not a Member of Parliament for Ndaragwa is that I stood with Baba in 2022,” stated Kioni.

At the same burial, Azimio leader Raila Odinga revealed that he had declined invitations from Ruto to witness the Head of State assent to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Bill at State House, Nairobi.

Raila, while giving his speech claimed that he turned down several requests to meet Ruto at State House and demanded the meeting be held at a neutral venue.

While addressing the matter, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader revealed he was forced to attend the meeting at KICC after Kalonzo declined to represent him.
 

President William Ruto and Raila Odinga hold a press briefing outside KICC on Tuesday, July 9, 2023.
President William Ruto and Raila Odinga hold a press briefing outside KICC on Tuesday, July 9, 2023.
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