Uhuru Kenyatta Defends Jubilee Leadership Amid Pressure to Quit Politics

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has strongly dismissed demands from critics who want him to step away from politics and relinquish his leadership position in the Jubilee Party.

The former Head of State maintained that he is still fully committed to the party and has every constitutional right to continue participating in political matters whenever he chooses.

Uhuru spoke on Friday, May 1, during a phone call that was played at the homecoming celebration of Jubilee Secretary General Moitalel Ole Kenta.

During his remarks, the former President openly addressed the growing criticism directed at him by political opponents who have repeatedly urged him to retire from public affairs and keep away from political debates.

The former President appeared frustrated by the constant calls for him to remain silent, saying that some people seem uncomfortable whenever he expresses his views on national matters.

Uhuru questioned why his critics expect him to completely withdraw from public life despite his long-standing involvement in the country’s political landscape.

He explained that even attending social gatherings such as weddings and funerals has become a problem for some of his opponents, who often accuse him of remaining too active in politics.

According to Uhuru, there are individuals who would prefer him to remain completely silent and avoid making any public statements.

“Why do they always want me to remain silent? They do not even want me attending weddings and funerals of my friends. They want me to keep quiet as if I cannot speak,” Uhuru said during the call.

The former President also questioned why previous retired leaders were not subjected to the same pressure.

He specifically referred to former President Daniel arap Moi, wondering why no one demanded that Moi completely retire from political discussions after leaving office.

Uhuru insisted that although he is not actively contesting for any political seat or running daily political campaigns, he still has the freedom to defend his political party and comment on issues affecting the country.

He stressed that being a retired president does not mean surrendering his constitutional rights, including freedom of expression and political association.

The former Head of State further stated that he would continue standing with the Jubilee Party despite criticism from opponents.

He accused certain political forces of attempting to weaken the party and silence leaders who hold different political opinions.

In remarks that appeared to target President William Ruto, Uhuru accused the current administration of interfering with political parties and undermining the country’s multi-party democratic system.

According to him, attempts to destabilize opposition and independent political parties could negatively affect Kenya’s democratic progress.

Uhuru claimed that the interference is not only affecting Jubilee Party but also other political formations across the country.

He warned that efforts to weaken multiple parties could eventually erode the spirit of multipartism that Kenya has fought hard to achieve over the years.

“I have the right to stand with Jubilee. They are not only interfering with Jubilee, but they are also targeting other parties. They want to weaken and silence them, and that goes against the spirit of multipartism,” Uhuru stated.

During the same gathering, Uhuru used the opportunity to publicly rally support for former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, whom he endorsed as Jubilee Party’s preferred presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The event attracted several senior Jubilee leaders and allies, including Jeremiah Kioni, who echoed Uhuru’s concerns about the state of politics in the country.

The leaders also revealed plans to work closely with other opposition parties as they prepare to challenge the current administration in the next general election.

Speaking during the ceremony, Matiang’i claimed that recent political pressure against Jubilee leaders had exposed attempts to interfere with the party’s operations and independence.

He said the opposition was now more determined to unite and push for reforms if they succeed in taking power in the future.

“Now I understand why there has been so much pressure on us. It has become clear that there were plans to interfere with our party.

I want to assure you that when we form the next government, we will change some of the things currently happening under this administration,” Matiang’i said.

The homecoming event therefore turned into a strong political gathering where Jubilee leaders reaffirmed their support for Uhuru and signaled the party’s intention to remain active in national politics ahead of the 2027 elections.

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