Jubilee MPs divided as House resumes

The National Assembly sittings resume on Tuesday with Jubilee coalition members appearing divided more than ever.

Majority Leader Aden Duale, who is mandated to spearhead the coalition’s agenda in the House, has been on the spot over his position on the war against terrorism.

Mr Duale faulted the ongoing security operation and threatened to withdraw support for the Jubilee government over police swoops in Nairobi and other towns.

Kigumo MP Jamleck Kamau, who was among TNA MPs who had demanded his resignation for contradicting his own government on security, has welcomed the Garissa Town MP’s change of mind.

On Saturday, Mr Duale said he supported the ongoing crackdown swoops on illegal aliens as long as they are conducted within the law. (READ: Duale now backs security swoops)

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On Sunday, Mr Kamau, a close ally of President Kenyatta said: “If he (Mr Duale) has come to that sense then it is a welcome statement as that is why we started fighting.”

However, the MP said he would still pursue a case against Mr Duale whom he accuses of insulting him through a text message.

“He should know that as holder of that position (Majority Leader) or any other, he is not above the law,” said the MP. “I am going the whole hog.”

Asked if TNA MPs will work with Mr Duale as Parliament reopens, he responded: “He is still our Majority Leader. We have no problem with him as a person but his behaviour especially trying to look down at some people.”

Mr Duale said he had no apologies to make and would continue defending the Jubilee administration.

“I will continue to defend the President and the Jubilee administration with the same zeal and energy when Parliament reopens,” he said.