Uhuru Warns Jubilee Members Against Insults and Division
Uhuru called on grassroots leaders to go back to their constituencies and engage citizens on the party vision, goals, and future direction .
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, alongside Jubilee Deputy party leader Fred Matiang'i Photo/Courtesy
By Ruth sang
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has warned members of the Jubilee Party against insult, personal attacks, and divisive utterances as the party embarks on an exercise to reorganize from the grassroots.
During a meeting with Jubilee grassroots leaders at Thika Greens on Friday, Uhuru told them that moving forward, discipline, respect for one another, and unity must be the guiding virtues of the party. He warned sternly that any member who uses abusive language or engages in actions that create divisions will be summarily dismissed from the party.
“I will not allow members to insult each other,” Uhuru said in Kikuyu. “As long as I remain the leader of this party, anyone who chooses to engage in such behavior will be sent packing — out means out! If you wish to trade insults, go elsewhere. Not in Jubilee. Do we understand each other?”
His words were greeted with boisterous applause by delegates, many of whom had been hoping for such renewed efforts to restore order, discipline, and dignity within the ranks of the party.
The retired Head of State called on the members and leadership of the party to focus on issue-based politics anchored on policy proposals and development agendas, as opposed to personal confrontations or smear campaigns. He noted that political maturity and civility were important in rebuilding public trust and strengthening Jubilee’s image.
Uhuru also warned against the increasing tendency of online engagements where people claiming to support Jubilee attack other political leaders. He cited the social media attacks against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, among others, saying it devalues the party.
“Insults will take you nowhere; respect is what earns you honor,” he said. “And to the Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni, I must insist — do not waste time reacting to online provocation. Some people think they are helping Jubilee by hurling insults at Gachagua and others, but that is not the path we want to take.”
He said that Jubilee’s revival focuses on peaceful engagement, structured communication, and going back to the founding values of unity and progress. Uhuru called on grassroots leaders to go back to their constituencies and engage citizens on the party vision, goals, and future direction without being hostile.
“Let us sell our policies and ideas as Jubilee. We want respected leaders who can move this country forward,” he added. The meeting was held in Murang’a County and was also attended by Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang’i. Uhuru concluded by urging the party to renew its commitment to discipline and cooperation, making an appeal for calm, stressing that maintaining peace and respect will strengthen Jubilee’s position as a credible and united political force in Kenya.
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