“This is now clear to us. I had fully supported the amendment on the report by the joint select committee on party hopping but the Deputy President has made it clear on this matter today. We will support the report the way it is without proposing any changes,” said Mbarire.
The Deputy President assured the MPs that Jubilee was committed to professionalizing the management of political parties so as not to lose its meaning by involving IEBC in political parties nominations.
He said the move to ensure party primaries is done three months to elections will pave way for a tribunal formed to oversee complaints related to the nominations and come up with lasting solutions to such problems.
“Unlike in the past, where nominations were done few days to elections resulting to chaotic nominations, this time round we will have nominations done three months before the next election,” said Ruto.
Mt Elgon MP John Serut, an Independent Candidate, said Kenyans would have faith in the party if it carried out free, fair and credible nominations.
The Deputy President said the Constitution was clear on the role of IEBC in the nomination process.
The MPs said they would support recommendations to have IEBC given the responsibility to carry out party primaries for all political parties and at the same time as the only way to ensure credible nominations.
Mumias East MP Benjamin Washiali said plans to have nominations for all political parties carried out by IEBC the same day was commendable saying it would go a long way in curbing party hopping.
Duale said the launch of the Jubilee Party is expected to attract 100,000 people from across the country.
“We are setting stage for a party launch with national outlook and based on ideologies and issues,” said Duale.
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