Uhuru faces Ruto in court over Sh16b Jubilee funding arrears
Uhuru faces Ruto in Sh16bn Jubilee party funding war...
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The Jubilee Party is heading to court to challenge President William Ruto's administration over an alleged non-payment of Sh16 billion in funding arrears. The party claims this deliberate withholding of funds is aimed at undermining its operations.
- The Jubilee Party is seeking Sh16 billion in arrears.
- The dispute pits former President Uhuru Kenyatta (representing Jubilee Party) against current President William Ruto.
- The Political Parties Act mandates the government to disburse at least 0.3 pc of revenue to political parties, with arrears reportedly dating back to the 2017/18 financial year.
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Uhuru Faces Ruto in Court Over Sh16b Jubilee Funding Arrears - May 2026
The Jubilee Party is heading to court to challenge President William Ruto's administration over an alleged non-payment of Sh16 billion in funding arrears. The party claims this deliberate withholding of funds is aimed at undermining its operations. A political feud has intensified between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). At the 22nd National Prayer Breakfast in Nairobi, Kenyan politicians, including President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, were observed to set aside their political rivalries, despite preceding public exchanges. The President has urged Kenyans to remain calm regarding the 2027 General Election, stating that its outcome is in God's hands and not subject to political maneuvering.
