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Court reinstates Jubilee's Kioni faction

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Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni (Center) accompanied by other members of the party when they stated that they will not be supporting a motion of impeachment against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

The High Court has overturned the decision by the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal (PPDT) that allowed allies of President William Ruto to take over leadership of the Jubilee Party, giving those loyal to retired President Uhuru Kenyatta a sigh of reprieve in the ongoing wrangles.

In a judgment rendered by Justice Janet Mulwa, the court set aside a decision allowing the political outfit rebel faction led by EALA MP Kanini Kega and nominated MP Sabina Chege to take over the leadership of the party.

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