President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday held a consultative meeting with leaders from Narok and Laikipia counties in State House.
The delegation, led by former Cabinet Minister William Ole Ntimama and Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno, agreed to join the Jubilee party.
The new party will be launched on
during the ruling coalition's national convention set for September 9-10, and will be used as the vehicle for Uhuru's reelection in the 2017 poll.
This is after the merger of constituent parties affiliated to the Jubilee government after a
national delegates conferences on September 8.
About 12 parties have declared interest in the merger ahead of the general election set for August 8.
The leaders, who included Narok Senator Stephen ole Ntutu and Laikipia East MP Mathew Lempurkel, said their announcement is a culmination of discussions within the Maasai community.
Ole Ntimama said they called on the President to announce their decision to rally behind the party of his choice.
“We Maasais have spoken and we have decided to support you and join Jubilee,” said the former Cabinet Minister.
The President said anyone aspiring to contest on Jubilee Party ticket should rest assured that he or she will be treated equally.
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Lempurkel said their announcement comes after lengthy discussions within the community on the political direction they will take.
“The Maasai have spoken. My people have said the right time has come for us to join the new party,” said the Laikipia East MP.
The legislator also thanked the President for serving all Kenyans equally.
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