Jubilee supporters protest against leaders

Jubilee party supporters protest outside Nakuru branch offices on September 17, 2018. [Kennedy Gachuhi, Standard].

Wrangles continue to rock President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party, with a section of supporters from Nakuru storming branch offices yesterday demanding new leadership.

The protesters marched from Nakuru town to the county party offices, where they intended to throw out the current leadership.

The protesters were, however, unable to access the offices, as the gate was locked and the premises seemingly deserted.

Addressing the Press at the gate, the party supporters said the leadership at the county level had failed in its mandate, citing continuous absence from office.

“For the past seven months we have been trying to reach the county party leadership in vain. The premises have been deserted and there is no sign of keeping the party vibrant,” said Grace Njeri.

The members pinned a letter outlining their demands on the gate. It was copied to Secretary General Raphael Tuju.