Jubilee Plots to Lockout Ruto Allies from National Delegates Conference (NDC)
Showdown looms as President Uhuru Kenyatta’s allies plan to lock out Tanga tanga wing from the planned Jubilee National Delegates Conference (NDC).
Gathogo Wanjiru 
Organizers of the event plan to use the Covid-19 restrictions to sieve out the rebels from the NDC that is expected to officially kick out Deputy President William Ruto from the party.
The officials have insisted that they will carefully go through the delegates list in every constituency to avoid infiltration by some members who have since shifted their loyalty to other parties, notably the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
Jubilee seeks to revoke Ruto’s membership and consequently throw him out as the deputy party leader.
There are speculations that the party plans to invite ODM leader Raila Odinga to the event. The President is said to be planning to use the NDC to seek ratification to enter into a coalition with ODM ahead of his succession contest.
Yesterday, Jubilee Secretary General Raphael Tuju announced that the meeting of the top organ of the party will take place on November 30 at Kasarani, Nairobi.
“Take notice that pursuant to Article 7.1.1 and 7.1:2 or the Jubilee Party Constitution, a meeting of the National Delegates Convention shall be convened at 10 am on the November 30 at Kasarani,” reads part of the notice.
Jubilee Coalition Joint Parliamentary Group Secretary Adan Keynan said they would not compromise on party discipline and will do everything in line with the constitution to restore order.
His remarks suggest the resolve by the party to kick out Ruto and his allies over their association with UDA.
The DP has publicly declared that he plans to vie for the presidency on a UDA ticket.
“Civility is not cowardice, but our patience has now run out. The saboteurs that have been sitting on the fence, giving us unwarranted lectures must now know their time is up, irrespective of their stature or political positions,” said Keynan.
Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu revealed that not all party delegates will be allowed to attend the meeting due to Covid-19 restrictions.
“To adhere to Covid-19 protocols, the party management will settle on the number of delegates to invite. Only those invited will attend,” said Mr. Wambugu.
