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September 29, 2025
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Kioni slams opposition and government over 'petty politics'

Jubilee SG Jeremiah Kioni has sharply criticized the opposition and the government, warning that petty politics, selective justice, and misplaced priorities continue affecting Kenyans...
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Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni heavily criticized both the opposition and the government for engaging in "petty politics" and failing the Kenyan people. He accused them of divisive tactics, selective justice, and misplaced priorities, arguing that Kenyans are stuck in the middle of their disputes.
- Kioni faulted the opposition for reducing political engagement to rhetoric and personal attacks, citing slogans like "Wantam" as unhelpful.
- He criticized the government of President William Ruto for alleged double standards in corruption cases, specifically mentioning leniency towards Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi.
- Kioni defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta's borrowing record, stating that Sh6 trillion was used for visible infrastructure projects, while questioning the use of Sh5 trillion borrowed in three years by the current administration.
- He also claimed that over 700,000 students dropped out after last year's KCSE exam and criticized the scaling back of the Linda Mama program.
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