Former Mwingi Central MPJoe Mutambu has rubbished claims of there being a division within the ruling Jubilee Party.
Speaking on Radio Citizen Wednesday night, Mutambu further poked holes into allegations that the party is on the verge of collapsing, following President Uhuru Kenyatta’s March 9 handshake with opposition leader Raila Odinga.
He maintained that the outfit remains united, despite the recent differences between the two sides allied to Uhuru and his deputy William Ruto, noting that no factions exist in the first place.
‘’Wanaosema kuna mirengo miwili katika Jubilee wajue hakuna mgawanyiko (there is no division within the Jubilee Party),’’ he said.
Mutambu added that the outfit will remain in place even after both leaders exit, stating that Uhuru’s exit upon the completion of his second presidential term in 2022 will not shake the side in any way.
‘’Uhuru na Ruto wataondoka lakini chama kitabaki. Uhuru atamaliza zamu yake amwachie Ruto ambaye atendeleza chama hadi huko mbele (their exit will not be the end of the party. Ruto will steer the party to the next level after Uhuru’s retirement),’’ added Mutambu who was formerly a Wiper party member.
The recent troubles within the party emanated from the Odinga-Kenyatta truce, with some member allied to Ruto terming it unhealthy for the party's well being and Ruto’s 2022 presidential bid.