By MKT Reporter
The Jubilee Party has sharply criticised the government over the rising cost of living, escalating fuel prices, and what it termed as growing governance failures, warning that the country is facing a deepening economic and political crisis.
In a statement issued yesterday after an executive meeting attended by senior party officials led by deputy party leader and presidential candidate Fred Matiang’i, the party accused President William Ruto’s administration of failing to address the economic hardships affecting millions of Kenyans.
The statement, signed by Secretary General Moitalel Ole Kenta, linked the ongoing nationwide transport disruptions and protests to the sharp increase in fuel prices, saying the situation reflected a government that had “lost its grip on economic management.”
Jubilee accused the current leadership of deflecting attention from economic challenges by allegedly launching attacks against former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his family instead of focusing on governance.
“President Uhuru served his term, upheld the Constitution, and handed over power peacefully. The current leadership must now find a way to govern instead of hiding behind his name every time their failures are exposed,” the statement read.
The party also expressed concern over what it described as rising ethnic rhetoric from senior government officials and leaders within the ruling party, warning that attempts to politicise ethnicity could undermine national cohesion.
Jubilee further claimed that Kenyans across all communities were equally affected by the high cost of living and economic hardships, dismissing suggestions that criticism against the government was coming from one region or community.
The party questioned the government’s handling of fuel pricing, alleging that the Road Maintenance Levy had been securitised to secure “opaque and unexplained loans.”
It demanded full disclosure on the fuel pricing formula, including all levies and how the funds are being utilised.
Among its key demands, Jubilee called for the immediate recall of Parliament from recess to deliberate on the economic crisis and develop relief measures for Kenyans.
The party also sought a government statement on rising insecurity in several parts of the country, including reported killings during protests and insecurity in areas such as the Meru-Isiolo border and the Kitui-Garissa corridor.
“We urge this government to level with the people. If structural challenges exist, explain them truthfully. But do not insult the intelligence of Kenyans with excuses and distractions,” the statement added.
Jubilee further sent condolences to families of those killed during recent protests and sympathised with traders and business owners affected by violence and vandalism during demonstrations.
The party reaffirmed its commitment to accountability, national unity, and what it termed as people-centred leadership amid growing public frustration over the state of the economy.
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