Jirongo
quits URP, will launch party
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By
Roselyne Obala
Presidential hopeful
Cyrus Jirongo has quit the United Republican Party (URP) and is set to name the
vehicle for his State House bid.
Jirongo, who played a
major role in the formation of Eldoret North William Ruto’s URP, announced he
will launch his party in two week’s time.
“On 28th of this month, accompanied by my
friends drawn from all over the world, I will launch my new party,” he said.
The Lugari MP has in the recent past lashed out at Ruto accusing
him of sideling him in party affairs.
Jirongo said on Thursday, he would meet various stakeholders in
Kakamega County in preparation for his rally set for Saturday in the region.
“I will hold a major rally in Kakamega then organise for another
in Bungoma ahead of the launch of my party,” he said.
Jirongo also maintained that his next party is definitely not
going to be the Orange Democratic Movement, Party of National Unity or United
Democratic Forum.
He said his new party would not be a State House project. “My
party will be one for all Kenyans. It will have a national outlook and focus on
addressing the issues affecting the citizenry,” he said.
He argued that in politics, according to the late veteran
politician Masinde Muliro, a politician should be prepared for three things
namely bankruptcy, imprisonment and death.
“I am prepared for anything. We are not going to retain the status
quo by electing leaders who are out to amass wealth, continue to hold Kenyans
to ransom in order to retain power,” he said.
Jirongo, who was addressing mourners during the burial of former
Assistant Chief Jackson Sabatia at Shisembe village in Hamisi District of
Vihiga County, decried the poor state of security.
Sabatia met his death at the hands of unknown assailants.
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