Embakasi West MP tells off Kioni over attack on opposition parties
Embakasi West MP Mark Mwenje has accused the Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni of creating divisions in the opposition parties...
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Embakasi West MP Mark Mwenje has publicly criticized Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni, accusing him of causing disunity among opposition parties following Kioni’s recent remarks on Spice FM.
- Mwenje states that Kioni’s comments do not reflect the stance of the Jubilee Party and were not authorized by party leader Uhuru Kenyatta.
- Mwenje emphasized that the Jubilee Party’s current focus is on rebuilding and not on selecting a presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election.
- The MP urged Kioni to cease making remarks that could create friction with other opposition allies as the party aims to foster unity.
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