Speaking with The Standard, Jubilee Party steering co-chair and Meru Senator Kiraitu Murungi said the retreat will culminate in the launch of the Jubilee Party. The National Alliance (TNA), United Republican Party (URP), Alliance Party of Kenya, United Democratic Front, Ford-People, New Ford Kenya, Grand National Unity and the Republican Party endorsed the merger of the parties. PHOTO: FILEJubilee MPs will today converge in Karen, Nairobi, in their final push for the formation of a single party ahead of next year's General Election. The thorny issue of party nominations will likely dominate the two-day retreat at Kenya Commercial Bank Training Centre in Karen. President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto have emphasised on the importance of a single political vehicle to seek re-election in next year's polls.

Source: Standard Digital June 05, 2016 21:11 UTC