Uhuru Wanted to Quit Politics. So Why Is He Still Here? Jubilee’s Kioni Has a Surprising Answer
Jeremiah Kioni, the Jubilee deputy party leader, has clarified why former President Uhuru Kenyatta maintains an active presence in the political arena despite completing his final term. During a recent interview with a local FM station on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Kioni explained that Uhuru originally envisioned a quiet retirement as a national statesman following the 2022 transition. According to Kioni, the former head of state intended to pass the Jubilee Party leadership to a younger generation, allowing him to focus on his role as an elder advisor. However, Kioni claims that aggressive attempts by figures allied with the current
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