President Uhuru Kenyatta was forced left with no other option but intervene following an embarrassing and chaotic Jubilee Party nominations that kicked off on Friday, April 21, in different counties. According to reports by the media, Secretary General Raphael Tuju and other officials were summoned to explain what had really happened. After meeting Uhuru however, the Secretary General cancelled nominations in 11 counties after the exercise was marred by confusion, delays and even melee in some. The process was first cancelled in Nandi, Kericho, Baringo, Bomet, Trans Nzoia ,Nakuru, Embu, Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Narok and Kajiado. The whole exercise was cancelled yesterday evening with Tuju saying a fresh schedule will be released by the party later today (Saturday, April 22).
Source: The Star April 22, 2017 07:27 UTC