Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced plans to step down as Jubilee Party leader following a High Court ruling barring former presidents from holding political party offices beyond six months after leaving State House. In a statement, Kenyatta said he will respect the ruling, describing it as a reaffirmation of Kenya’s democratic maturity. He said he is ready to hand over the leadership in accordance with Jubilee’s constitution and expressed confidence in a smooth transition.