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The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal Court (PPDT) has issued conservatory orders stopping the ouster of Jeremiah Kioni and David Murathe from the Jubilee.

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal Court (PPDT) has issued conservatory orders stopping the Registrar of Political Parties Anne Nderitu from removing Jeremiah Kioni and David Murathe from the Jubilee Party. 

PPDT Chairperson Desma Nungo in a statement on Monday, May 22 stated that Kioni and Murathe will continue being members of the Jubilee Party until a case filed at the PPDT scheduled on May 31, 2023, is determined.

“That Pending the hearing and determination of the Application inter partes, interim conservatory orders are hereby issued prohibiting the 2nd Respondent from acting on any communication from the 1st Respondent and Interested Parties purporting to expel the Complainant from membership of the 1st Respondent,” read the statement in part.

Nungo directed Kioni to serve respondents and interested parties with the complaint notice within three days of the date hereof.

The PPDT Chair also directed the respondents and interested parties to file and serve their responses to the application within five days of the date of service.

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File image of Anne Nderitu.

This comes after Nderitu approved the ouster of Kioni and Murathe from the Jubilee Party. She also approved the suspension of Kagwe from the former ruling party.

“Following a review of the submitted documents in line with the PPA and the party constitution, this Office is satisfied that the party adhered to the due process," Nderitu stated in a letter dated May 19.

She added, "Accordingly, pursuant to Section 34(da) of the PPA, this Office has updated its records and the register of party members.”