Lawyer Ndengwa Njiru, on Tuesday, May 23, revealed that they would move to court to scuttle any plans to force former President Uhuru Kenyatta to retire from active politics.
Speaking during an interview on K24, the lawyer - who presided over the ratifications of changes during the party National Delegates Convention (NDC) - explained that Uhuru had a right to participate in active politics as enshrined under Article 38 of the 2010 Constitution.
Article 38 dictates that everyone has a right to belong to a political party and campaign for the party's course.
Njiru added that the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act could also not be cited to push Uhuru into retirement, noting that it already stipulates a consequence for a former Head of State participating in active politics.
He maintained that it was up to Uhuru to choose whether to remain in politics on not.
"What is the consequence of not getting out of active politics? The consequence is that you will not receive your benefits. It is, therefore, for you to elect what you want to do.
"If the benefits are so dear to you, retire from politics. If you do not need them then you have a right to waive your right to those pensions," the lawyer stated.
On the other hand, he called out those pushing Uhuru to retire from politics for double-speak, citing examples of global leaders who were still actively involved in campaigns.
"President Barrack Obama is active to the extent of campaigning for presidential candidates. He campaigned for Hillary Clinton," he added.
Njiru also asserted that the party would submit the ratifications made at the NDC to relevant institutions on May 23. Some of the changes include changes to the party leadership and the expulsion of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Kanini Kega and Nominated MP Sabina Chege.
However, Tourism Cabinet Administrative Secretary(CAS) Wilson Sossion, who was appearing alongside the lawyer, opined that Uhuru was embarrassing himself.
He maintained that the former Head of State needed to quit active politics and restore his global stature.
"Uhuru is keen on disrupting the current leadership. You cannot use Obama as an example. Obama is very busy protecting the Democratic Party, which is his party, and he doesn't undermine the President.
"He is even an embarrassment in the region. The other Presidents are wondering how qualified he is to preside over the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) peace talks when he is very busy funding trouble at home," he added. However, no other head of state has openly expressed their thoughts on working with Uhuru as a peace envoy.
The duo were engaged in a debate over the Jubilee National Delegates Convention (NDC) that was convened on May 22 by Uhuru at the Ngong Racecourse.
Uhuru - Ruto Renewed Rivalry
At the event, Uhuru hit out at President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza administration for their continued plans to take over the Jubilee party.
He noted that he opted to stay politically active after the Ruto allies allegedly tried to push him to retirement.
"I had thought that when I will summon the NDC I would come and tell you that I have achieved what I could and that it is time for you to pick other leaders,"
"But others decided that it would be intimidation and force, today I tell them to get someone to intimidate and not Uhuru Kenyatta," the former President asserted.
A day after the NDC, the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) confirmed the ouster of Uhuru as the Party leader. Uhuru had been replaced by Sabina Chege.
The 0RPP also confirmed that the embattled Jubilee Party Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni and Vice Chairman David Murathe were procedurally expelled from the party.
