Fears of Jubilee Collapse as Deputy President William Ruto's Allies Form Two New Political Parties

Deputy President William Ruto's close allies have reportedly registered two political parties, a move that further escalates rumors of split of Jubilee Party split.

The Registrar of Political parties Lucy Ndung’u on Tuesday confirmed that she recently issued United Green Party (UGP) and Grand Dream Development Party (GDDP) with certificates of registration.

“We have issued provisional registration certificate to the two parties but I cannot give you the details of the interim officials because I am not in office,” Ms Ndung’u told Daily Nation. 

The move comes amid speculation of mistrust and suspicions between President Kenyatta and Ruto's camp, which has left Jubilee party at the risk of collapse.

A source at the Registrar of Political parties' office said the two new political outfits are linked to Cornelly Serem (Aldai MP), Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, Oscar Sudi (Kapsaret MP) and Caleb Kositany (Soi MP), all Ruto's lieutenants.

Earlier this week, Senator Cherargei intimated that they were contemplating to jump to a new political vehicle ahead of the 2022 presidential elections.

“We are thinking of a new vehicle ahead of 2022. We cannot work with saboteurs, we cannot work with those who think they can block DP’s 2022 bid. We can’t work with our enemies,” said Cherargei.

Jubilee was born ahead of 2017 general elections after folding up of several briefcase parties including President Kenyatta's TNA and Ruto's URP.