Uhuru Kenyatta Defends Political Role, Vows to Protect Jubilee
"If you go to America, people like Obama still defend their parties. Why should I be told that I cannot speak or contribute anything? Everyone has a democratic right under our Constitution to protect their rights," Uhuru told Jubilee delegates in Narok - Kenya breaking news | Ken..
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has defended his continued involvement in Kenyan politics, asserting his constitutional right to protect his party, the Jubilee Party.
- Uhuru Kenyatta stated, "Truly, I have the right to defend my party."
- The former President spoke out on May 1, 2026, via phone during the Maa Delegates Conference in Narok County.
- He drew parallels with international figures like Obama who continue to support their parties post-presidency.
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Uhuru Kenyatta Defends Continuing Active Political Role - May 2026
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged former President Uhuru Kenyatta to withdraw from active politics and assume the role of a unifying statesman, drawing parallels with former presidents Daniel arap Moi and Mwai Kibaki. In response, former President Uhuru Kenyatta has firmly rejected calls for him to leave active politics and the leadership of the Jubilee Party, asserting his constitutional right to engage in political discourse and party affairs. He has defended his continued involvement in Kenyan politics, vowing to protect the Jubilee Party.
