PNU rules out merger with parties under Jubilee
Meru Governor Peter Munya addresses a crowd at Equator in Imenti Central on July 29, 2016. Mr Munya intends to defend his seat on a PNU ticket. PHOTO | PHOEBE OKALL | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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- The party, he adds, would not merge with 14 others to become part of Jubilee Party, to be led by President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy, Mr William Ruto.
Former Assistant Minister Nderitu Muriithi has ruled out the dissolution of the Party National Unity (PNU), saying such a move would destroy retired President Mwai Kibaki’s legacy.
The party, he adds, would not merge with 14 others to become part of Jubilee Party, to be led by President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy, Mr William Ruto.
“PNU is sacred and should be left alone. It midwifed the Constitution of Kenya 2010, and those who think it should merge want to destroy Kibaki’s legacy,” said Mr Muriithi.
He said some institutions initiated during the Kibaki administration like the National Economic and Social Council and the Vision 2030 secretariat, were no longer active and dissolving PNU would be the last straw on the Kibaki legacy.
PNU intends to field candidates for all seats in the 2017 elections except the presidential race because it will be supporting President Kenyatta’s re-election.
Secretary-General John Okemwa and Executive Director Paul Rukaria also said PNU was keen to restore the achievements of Mr Kibaki’s administration. They too ruled out dissolving the party.
“Those claiming that PNU is dead do not know what they are talking about. PNU spearheaded the current Constitution,” said Mr Okemwa.
The two had accompanied Meru Governor Peter Munya to Mutuati Sub-County Hospital for a cancer screening campaign. Mr Munya intends to defend his seat on a PNU ticket.
