Deputy President William Ruti has revealed that there will be no automatic candidates for any seat in Jubilee Party in 2022.
Ruto said the party was founded on democracy and, therefore, candidates running for various seats would be subjected to free and fair nominations.
Speaking at the home of former Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale on Thursday, to console him and the family following the death of his first wife, Adelaide, Ruto said it is the responsibility of voters to elect leaders without interference.
“We embrace democracy and respect the will of the people. We will all compete for different positions in the nominations. There will be no direct ticket in Jubilee Party in all the seats,” said Ruto.
The Deputy President, at the same time, said the party would next year hold grassroots elections.
“We are going to have grassroots elections next year to have men and women competent to manage the affairs of our party,” he added.
On church donations, Ruto praised the Catholic Church for coming up with a strategy on how to conduct harambees in their places of worship.
“Those who have been complaining about church donations have now been given options on how to present their donations. They can give cash, pay through MPesa, cheques among other ways,” he said.
