Jubilee parties merger awaits Uhuru blessing

Jubilee Alliance Party Co-Chairman Noah Wekesa flanked by Deputy speaker in the Joyce Laboso and other party officials. They announced that they are waiting for a final nod from President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto before the merger can take effect. (PHOTO: WILLIS AWANDU/ STANDARD)

A nod from President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto is all that remains for Jubilee affiliate parties to merge.

Members of the committee steering the merger yesterday said they had ironed out most of the outstanding issues, including nomination rules.