Kenyatta and Ruto were accused of being behind the 2007-08 violence and were charged at the ICC at The Hague. In September 2016, Jubilee Party was formed following the merger of eleven other smaller parties. Key among them was The National Alliance (TNA) led by President Uhuru Kenyatta and the United Republican Party (URP) by DP Ruto. The disgruntlement in Jubilee has further been exacerbated by the infighting between the allies of President Uhuru Kenyatta and those of DP Ruto. While these wins give DP Ruto and his allies some credence, winning a few civic and parliamentary seats in the Mt.

Source: The Star July 26, 2021 06:56 UTC