State House 'Bans' Jubilee MPs From Attending Live TV, Radio Shows

State House has reportedly banned all Jubilee Party Members of Parliament against appearing in any live Radio or Television shows.

The Star reports that the orders were made on Tuesday during a Parliamentary Group meeting chaired by President Uhuru at State House in Nairobi.

The paper further reports that the ruling party's lawmakers have also been advised against making any public announcements on matters touching the party and government, without prior authorisation from party leaders.

“As you might have noticed, we are not talking to the media as per the instructions given to us by his Excellency the President and Deputy President,” a Jubilee MP told the Star and requested for anonymity for fear of reprisal.

“He [Uhuru] was categorical that the caveat must be respected at all cost,” he said adding the President was tough on his words.

“We are in dilemma even when we feel we have strong and persuasive views we want to articulate. We are missing a lot on constructive public discourse.”

Jubilee MPs and Senators will be required to seek permission from National Assembly Leader of Majority Aden Duale and his Senate counterpart Kipchumba Murkomen, before appearing in any show.

This move is seen as a strategy by President Kenyatta's administration to establish and maintain a straight communication line.

“We have done that because we feel that as Jubilee our priority is not to respond to allegations being thrown left, right and centre. We want to be coherent in our communication,” a Jubilee leader in Parliament told the Star.