Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has defended his continued involvement in Kenyan politics, insisting that he has a constitutional right to support and protect his political party despite no longer holding public office.<\/p>\n
Speaking via phone during the Maa Delegates Conference and a homecoming celebration for Jubilee Secretary General Moitalel Ole Kenta in Narok County on May 1, 2026, Kenyatta dismissed criticism over his political engagement. He emphasized that his actions are rooted in democratic principles and personal conviction.<\/p>\n
\u201cKila mtu ana haki ya kidemokrasia katika katiba yetu kulinda haki yake,\u201d Kenyatta said, asserting that every citizen has the democratic right to participate in political affairs. He maintained that his loyalty to the Jubilee Party remains unwavering.<\/p>\n
\u201cTruly, I have the right to defend my party. I am not seeking any position, but I am a Jubilee member in every sense\u2014by circumstance, by resources, and by blood,\u201d<\/p>\n
Kenyatta also drew comparisons with international political figures, noting that former leaders in other democracies continue to support their parties even after leaving office.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you go to America, people like Obama still defend their parties. Why should I be told that I cannot speak or contribute anything? Everyone has a democratic right under our Constitution to protect their rights,\u201d he said <\/p>\n
Kenyatta accused the current administration \u2013 led by his former Deputy -of interfering with opposition parties, suggesting that such actions undermine democratic space and political pluralism in the country.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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