NAIROBI— Eldas MP Adan Keynan has called on President William Ruto to immediately remove Jubilee Party members in government positions who failed to openly back the broad-based administration and reallocate those roles to the loyal Jubilee faction that supported him since 2022.
Speaking on NTV’s Fixing the Nation podcast on Monday, Keynan delivered a blunt message to the President, describing government appointments as strategic “investments” that must deliver political returns, particularly ahead of the 2027 elections.
“President Ruto invested in the ‘original owners’ of the Jubilee Party and gave them a number of slots, but they have failed to deliver,” Keynan stated. He urged Ruto to sack the underperforming appointees and hand the positions back to the Jubilee faction that has consistently supported him, even within the current broad-based government, which he described as the “legitimate faction.”
The MP argued that the rewarded group has contributed little to the administration’s agenda. He claimed some senior officials, when returning to their villages, conceal their affiliation with the government and its symbols, signaling a lack of genuine commitment.
“Sack all of them and bring back those positions to the Jubilee faction that supported you.”
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Keynan emphasized the need for loyalty and visibility. He appealed to the President to appoint individuals from relevant regions who will openly identify with the broad-based government, Ruto’s leadership, the ruling party, and his vision for 2027. “Those slots are an investment and it must be seen,” he stressed.
In his strongest remarks, Keynan warned that the current beneficiaries—appointed partly due to historical political considerations—have “failed you miserably” and will offer “not even an iota of benefit” to the President, his re-election efforts, or their own communities.
The MP positioned his appeal as a pragmatic call for accountability within the fluid political alliances that define Kenya’s current governance. With the broad-based administration incorporating various factions, Keynan’s intervention highlights ongoing tensions over patronage, loyalty, and political dividends.
Political observers note that such public advice from ruling coalition MPs reflects the high stakes as Kenya gears up for the next general election cycle.
Whether President Ruto will act on these demands remains to be seen, but Keynan’s message underscores a clear expectation: political appointments must translate into visible support and tangible results for the administration.
