Ruto Meets Jubilee Leaders Amid Tensions Over Control of Central Kenya Politics
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President Ruto met with Jubilee party leaders to maintain control and influence in Central Kenya for 2027 elections. This goes against the spirit of the recent National Dialogue Committee report.
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Ruto wants to weaken Jubilee party which was previously seen as representing Mount Kenya interests. His camp denies a popularity contest with Uhuru Kenyatta.
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Kenyatta's allies are giving UDA politicians in Mount Kenya region sleepless nights as dissent grows over unfulfilled pledges.
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Azimio criticizes Ruto's Jubilee meeting as violating multiparty democracy principles in the National Dialogue Committee report.
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The report recommended political party discipline and fidelity to reduce defections. Constitutional amendments were proposed to entrench basic requirements for democratic nominations.