In order to take on a Cabinet position, Muturi formally resigned as DP leader in October 2022.
But over time, their relationship deteriorated, leading to Muturi’s termination in March of last year.
The National Delegates Congress of the Democratic Party is being held at Nairobi’s Ufungamano House. Justin Muturi, a party leader and former speaker of the National Assembly, has reached the event site.
As the nation prepares for the general election next year, the Democratic Party—founded by the late former President Mwai Kibaki—is anticipated to make an announcement about its future.
Following a major feud with President William Ruto, the DP made a stunning political comeback last year by formally distancing itself from the ruling Kenya Kwanza Alliance and reinstating Muturi as party head in June.
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party made the announcement, but the National Delegates Convention (NDC) had to approve it.
After supporting Ruto in the lead-up to the 2022 general election, Muturi formally resigned as DP leader in October 2022 to take a position in the Cabinet.
But over time, their relationship deteriorated, leading to Muturi’s termination in March of last year.
His dismissal came after months of escalating hostilities, during which Muturi became an outspoken critic of the administration, particularly with regard to extrajudicial executions and kidnappings.
Ruto accused Muturi of being “incompetent” and replaced him un the Ministry of Public Service with Geoffrey Ruku, the MP for Mbeere North at the time.
In response, Muturi stated that he had asked to be excused from Cabinet sessions until the problem of forced executions and disappearances was properly addressed.
