Kanu has reaffirmed it will not dissolve and merge with the Jubilee Party to be launched next month.
Allies of Baringo Senator Gideon Moi say the independence party will not change its decision, despite pressure from Jubilee MPs in Rift Valley to do so.
Jubilee is keen on going into the next elections as a massive outfit.
Kanu leadership has warned Kalenjins and other Kenyans against joining JP. It plans to campaign aggressively to ensure they don’t join.
West Pokot Senator John Lonyangapuo on Tuesday said he is already urging the Pokot community not to be duped into joining JP because it aims “to kill democracy”.
The senator visited East Pokot two days ago and held a series of meetings with residents. He told them to remain firmly in Kanu.
Lonyangapuo said Kanu is a very strong party and will give JP a run for its money. He is expected to run for governor against incumbent Simon Kachapin, who has joined Jubilee.
The senator’s sentiments were echoed by party officials Paul Kibet and Jonathan Bii, who yesterday said they plan to popularise Kanu.
They also cautioned residents against joining JP. The two said Kanu was not consulted on the formation of the Jubilee Party.
But speaking in Nandi county on Sunday, Jubilee leaders said the future of the community lies in JP. They included Senate deputy majority leader Kipchumba Murkomen and Aldai MP Cornel Serem.
They urged Kanu to back Deputy President William Ruto as President Uhuru Kenyatta’s possible successor.
“It is time we rallied behind Jubilee. We should not accept to be confused by Kanu and others who want to divide us,” Serem said.
He said outsiders are using Kanu to undermine Ruto. He did not identify them.
The Chama Cha Mashinani led by Bomet Governor Isaac Rutto and the National Vision Party headed by Nicholas Biwott also have declared they will not dissolve.
Kanu and the other two parties expect to benefit from a fallout in JP during its nominations.
Biwott has said, however, he supports the President’s re-election. He said NVP will affiliate with Jubilee.
The former minister said none of the registered parties in the country should be considered irrelevant as “Kenyans can support any party.”