Jubilee Party Secretary-General Raphael Tuju on Wednesday addressed reports of the political outfit's disintegration.
During a presser at the headquarters in Pangani, Tuju exuded confidence that the party would weather the internal wrangles witnessed in the recent past.
"We as a party would like to state that the Jubilee Party is on course with respect to its vision and mission for this country as summed up by the sentiments of President Uhuru Kenyatta on the very first page of our party constitution," he stated.
The Secretary-General, who also doubles as a Cabinet Secretary (CS) without portfolio, recounted the beginnings of the party and the common vision to unite the country as iterated by Uhuru and his deputy William Ruto.
"Jubilee represents every part of our country, every group in our nation and is committed to uniting Kenyans under a shared vision of peace, progress and prosperity," he stated.
Tuju further indicated just like the Jubilee unity agenda, the handshake that brought ODM leader Raila Odinga on board was equally an important part of the national cohesion debate.
"What has now become known as the handshake or building bridges initiative is infidelity with what is captured in the very first page of the Jubilee Party constitution which requires every true Jubilee member to embrace the mission and vision of a Kenya for all Kenyans.
"No Kenyan should be vilified, hated, discriminated against on account of their tribe, gender or political persuasion," he stated.
He also added that the current disquiet in the party was due to ethnic-based politics with some people yet to embrace Uhuru-Raila handshake.
"Kenyans are ready for a more sophisticated political debate based on ideas and vision," Tuju stated.
Acknowledging that he had received David Murathe's resignation as Jubilee Party vice chairman, Tuju thanked him "for serving the party selflessly".
He also noted that although Murathe's recent remarks were divergent, he was entitled to his views and freedom of speech.
