Central Kenya leaders led by Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria seems headed to the Democratic Party (DP) in what may accelerate the divisions in the ruling Jubilee Party.
Mr Kuria posted a picture of the party’s flag and lamp symbol and later posted that DP will be the party of choice for leaders in Mt Kenya.
“To all my detractors out there, let us meet at the grassroots. DP is the party of the region. We leave the others to (Nominated MP Maina) Kamanda,” he posted Friday on one of the post on social media.
A section of the party’s leadership led by Deputy Secretary General Wambugu Nyamu opposed Mr Kuria’s move and affiliation but later retracted their statement.
Mr Nyamu said they were rejecting Mr Kuria’s move since he had not made a formal application or contacted the DP leadership.
“Kuria had publicly indicated he wants to join our party without informing us. He even formed a WhatsApp group named Democratic Party on Friday morning. But he later called the chairman on phone and was welcomed and allowed to publicise the party,” said Mr Nyamu.
He disclosed that Mr Kuria is permitted to promote the party and its stands such as support for the political truce between President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga.