CS Justin Muturi has confirmed that the Democratic Party of Kenya has issued a notice to exit the Kenya Kwanza Coalition, stating that the party has the right to make its own decisions without necessarily informing him. The 30-day notice, received by the Registrar of Political Parties, emphasizes that the decision is based on current political developments. The exit will take effect according to the stipulations outlined in the coalition agreement.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has confirmed that the Democratic Party of Kenya (DP), which he is affiliated with, has issued a notice to exit the Kenya Kwanza Coalition. Muturi stated that the party is entitled to make its own decisions without needing to inform him, indicating that such actions fall within the purview of the management committee. This sentiment was expressed during an interview on Citizen TV.
The notice to withdraw from the Kenya Kwanza Alliance was issued on Wednesday, with the Registrar of Political Parties, Anne Nderitu, acknowledging receipt of the letter. Muturi mentioned that he learned about the letter after it had already been submitted, affirming that the decision was made by an authorized organ of the party.
Muturi became part of the Kenya Kwanza alliance through the DP in May 2022, when the party was established as a member of the coalition. He was previously appointed as the party leader in February 2022 but resigned after being nominated for the Attorney General position. The DP’s notice stated that its continued membership in Kenya Kwanza was untenable due to changing political circumstances.
In the official notification dated March 7, signed by DP Secretary General Dr. Jacob Haji, the party has exercised its right under the coalition agreement to deliver a 30-day exit notice, which takes immediate effect. According to regulations, the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) is not authorized to deny a political party’s decision to exit a coalition as long as proper notice is provided. The letter was addressed to the chairperson of the Kenya Kwanza Coalition secretariat and shared with leaders of allied political parties.
In summary, CS Justin Muturi has confirmed the Democratic Party’s decision to exit the Kenya Kwanza Coalition, asserting the party’s freedom to act independently. The official notice, acknowledging the change in political dynamics, outlines a 30-day period before the exit takes effect. As the process is legally compliant, the organization is poised for a transition, reflecting the evolving political landscape in Kenya.
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