Kioni: I will not visit Wamunyoro

Jubilee Party’s Deputy Leader Jeremiah Kioni has refused to visit former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Wamunyoro residence. The deputy leader stated that he hasn’t been invited and is unaware of any plans for a party delegation to visit Gachagua’s home. Speaking on a podcast interview on October 31, Kioni confirmed he has no intention of visiting anyone’s home.

However, he affirmed that the Jubilee Party would continue collaborating with other political leaders. Kioni was asked if he, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, and the Jubilee team would visit Wamunyoro, but Kioni admitted he hadn’t heard of such an arrangement and wondered if it was on the cards. Kioni acknowledged seeing Matiang’i engage in meetings with other political leaders in Nairobi and noted that Matiang’i has visited Wamunyoro multiple times.

Despite declining a visit, Kioni emphasized the importance of political cooperation to ensure the presidency represents all Kenyans. He also stressed that political activities should make Kenyans identify with the country's leadership. Kioni's comments highlight a distinction between engaging in political cooperation and making a public display of alignment through visits to individual leaders.