We are Back Home – Jubilee MPs Say After State House Meeting

Jubilee Party MPs and Senators who met President William Ruto and DP Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday say “they are back home”.

A majority of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) members once belonged to Jubilee which is now led by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Dr Ruto, Gachagua and others left the former ruling party before the August 2022 elections citing mistreatment by the former regime.

But really, the fall-out began when Uhuru shook hands with opposition leader Raila Odinga on March 9, 2018.

Read: President Ruto Holds Talks with 32 Jubilee MPs

The Jubilee legislators said it was time to focus on development as time for politicking is over.

The President on his part stated that it was inevitable for leaders to work together, noting that “the people who elected you are the same people who elected us”.

“You have a right to make choices as Kenya is a democratic country. You are now our members and we will treat you as such,” the President said.

The head of state also noted that Parliament is a critical platform for enacting laws on the government’s agenda.

JUBILEE MPs TO PRESIDENT RUTO: WE ARE BACK HOME

More than 30 Jubilee MPs have pledged to work with the Government to advance its development agenda.

They said it is time to put political differences aside and work for the people. pic.twitter.com/b6HhS8yUYX

— State House Kenya (@StateHouseKenya) February 8, 2023

“We will be seeking your support on Bills and regulations on the Housing Fund, Water Purchasing Agreements, among others,” he added.

The lawmakers asserted that their party has in the past had a close working relationship with Dr Ruto and all they have done now is “to come back home”.

The MPs included; Margret Kamar (nominated), Joseph Githuku Kamau (Lamu), Bonaya Gollo (Isiolo Women Rep), Jerusha Mongina (Nyamira Women Rep), Peter Mbogho (Mwatate), Shuriye Abdi Omar (Balambala)and  Adan Daud Mohamed (Wajir East).

Others were; Adan Keynan (Eldas), Mohamed Tubi (Isiolo South), Joseph Lomwa (Isiolo North), Shadrach Mwiti (South Imenti), Dan Karitho (Igembe Central), Rachel Nyamae (Kitui South), Zachariah Kwennya Thuku (Kinangop) and David Kiaraho (Ol Kalao).

Also in attendance were; Noxon Ngikolong (Turkana East), Sarah Korere (Laikipia North, Irene Njoki (Bahati),John Waluke (Sirisia), Stephen Mogaka (West Mugirango), Amos Mwago (Starehe) and Kanini Kega (EALA).