Nairobi, Kenya- Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi says he wasn’t in the loop about his party’s plan to ditch the Kenya Kwanza coalition—but he’s not losing sleep over it.
On Wednesday, the Democratic Party (DP) of Kenya fired off a formal 30-day notice to exit the alliance, a move confirmed by Registrar of Political Parties Anne Nderitu.
According to Muturi, he only learned about it after the fact, but he insists the party had no obligation to consult him.
“The party doesn’t have to inform me these days about the activities they are doing,” Muturi said in an interview on Citizen TV. “The management committee is at liberty to make whatever decision they feel is in the best interest of the party.
No Surprises, No Objections
Muturi, who joined Kenya Kwanza under DP in May 2022, had been installed as the party leader earlier that year before stepping down after his nomination as Attorney General.
While his ties to the party remain, he maintains that internal decisions rest with its leadership.
The official exit notice, signed by DP Secretary General Dr. Jacob Haji and dated March 7, cited “prevailing political developments” as the reason for leaving.
The letter, addressed to the Kenya Kwanza secretariat and copied to coalition partners like United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Ford Kenya, made it clear—DP was done.
DP Exits Kenya Kwanza: Democratic Party serves 30 day notice to quit Kenya Kwanza DP officials say agreement provides for 30 day notice DP formerly associated with Public Service CS Justin Muturi #JKLive @AyubAbdikadir
“Our stay in Kenya Kwanza is no longer tenable,” the statement read. “The Democratic Party of Kenya, through this letter, hereby gives a 30-day notice to exit the coalition, as stipulated in termination clause 8 of the coalition agreement.”
By law, political parties can leave coalitions with a 30-day notice, and the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has no authority to block the move. So, unless something drastic changes, DP’s departure is set.
DP’s decision adds another layer to Kenya’s shifting political landscape, where alliances form and break just as fast.
