Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has dismissed allegations that Muhoho Kenyatta, the younger brother of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, is seeking a Cabinet position following a recent meeting between President William Ruto and Uhuru.
Speaking during a Thanksgiving ceremony on Friday, December 13, Kioni clarified that Muhoho had no interest in joining the Cabinet, asserting that such claims were baseless and intended to tarnish the reputation of the Kenyatta family.
“No one is mentioning Muhoho Kenyatta for a Cabinet position. If he wanted to be in the Cabinet, he would have been there long ago. They are not interested in such things,” Kioni stated.
The Jubilee official also dismissed rumors of a potential merger between Jubilee Party and Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA). According to Kioni, Jubilee remains firmly in opposition and committed to addressing the concerns of Kenyans.
“We are not merging with UDA. We have no intention of doing so. Jubilee remains in opposition and will continue representing the people’s grievances,” Kioni emphasized.
He added, “What Uhuru Kenyatta discussed with Ruto are issues Jubilee has consistently raised with the government. We will continue speaking for the people until the end.”
Kioni further cautioned church leaders against accepting money and other rewards from politicians, particularly those in government. He argued that such actions eroded public trust in religious institutions.
“This behavior of going to State House and leaving with a brown envelope compromises the church. When you accept these envelopes, even your preaching becomes corrupt. This is part of the problem we face today,” Kioni said.
His remarks come in the wake of last week’s surprise meeting between President Ruto and former President Kenyatta at Uhuru’s Chaweri residence, where the two reportedly discussed national issues. The meeting has fueled speculation about a potential political rapprochement between the two leaders following their fallout in recent years.
