The Political Parties Dispute Tribunal has barred a directive by the Registrar of Political Parties from approving the expulsion of Jeremiah Kioni from the Jubilee party.
This comes after the ORPP approved resolutions by the Jubilee Disciplinary Committee.
In a motion filed under a certificate of urgency, the tribunal has issued conservatory orders stopping any changes.
"That pending the hearing and determination of the Application inter partes, interim conservatory orders are hereby issued staying the decision delivered by the 1st Respondent's National Disciplinary Committee on 10th May 2023 to expel the Complainant from membership of the 1st Respondent," the motion reads.
"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 first Respondent and interested parties purporting to expel the complainant from the membership of the 1st respondent."
According to the PPDT chairperson, Desma Nungo, the matter has been set for mention on May 31.
In a letter seen by the Star, the Office of Registrar of Political Parties has confirmed the deregistration of Former President Uhuru Kenyatta's allies from the Jubilee party.
In a landmark decision, the Registrar of Political Parties Anne Nderitu said the party followed due process in expelling the party's secretary general Jeremiah Kioni and vice chair David Murathe.
"Following a review of the submitted documents, in line with PPA and party constitution, this office is satisfied that the party adhered to the due process," writes Nderitu in a letter dated May 19.
"Accordingly, pursuant to section 34(da), of the PPA, the office has updated its records and the register of party members."
The move technically handed over the former ruling party to allies of President William Ruto led by acting secretary general Kanini Kega.
