Jeremiah Kioni, the new second Deputy Party Leader of the Jubilee Party, has lauded Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga for their crucial roles in safeguarding the party during a protracted leadership dispute against a government-backed faction. Kioni emphasized their support was instrumental in resisting attempts to seize control of the party.

• Kioni thanked Uhuru Kenyatta for his unwavering support during the leadership battle.
• He specifically mentioned Raila Odinga’s dramatic sit-in at Jubilee Party headquarters, where he sat in Kioni’s chair to show solidarity against rivals.
• Other new appointments within the Jubilee Party include Richard Ole Kenta as the new Secretary General, Dann Mwangi as Executive Director, and Zack Kinuthia as deputy SG.