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Jeremiah Kioni

Also known as: Jubilee's Jeremiah Kioni

Jubilee Party deputy leader who called for former President Uhuru Kenyatta to step down as party leader in May 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Capital News

    Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni declared that “The Mountain has spoken.” The by-election, triggered by the death of former MP David Kiaraho, effectively narrowed into a two-horse race between Waweru and Muchina despite attracting nine candidates.

    Cherargei downplays Ol Kalou defeat, says UDA’s 99 per cent by-election record points to 2027 victory
  3. Capital News

    Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni simply declared: “The Mountain has spoken.” The Ol Kalou by-election, occasioned by the death of former MP David Kiaraho, attracted nine candidates but ultimately evolved into a two-horse race between UDA’s Muchina and DCP’s Waweru.

    UDA candidate Muchina concedes defeat in Ol Kalou, congratulates DCP rival before IEBC declares winner
  4. Capital News

    Kenya voters had rejected attempts to influence the election, while Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni declared simply: “The Mountain has spoken.” The by-election, triggered by the death of former MP David Kiaraho, attracted nine candidates but effectively became a tw

    Kindiki congratulates DCP’s Waweru before official declaration, urges him to unite Ol Kalou
  5. Capital News

    ominated the campaign. “This triumph stands as a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of the people of Mount Kenya, who have chosen their own leader despite sustained attempts at intimidation, bribery and thuggery.” Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni

    UDA chiefs concede as DCP delivers crushing blow in Ol Kalou
  6. June 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Jeremiah Kioni also weighed in, blaming political leaders for encouraging hooliganism and violence.

    Kalonzo, Matiang’i condemn All Saints attack, accuse police of protecting goons
  8. Citizen Digital

    "You cannot accuse the past administration of borrowing, yet you continue to borrow," stated Jubilee's Jeremiah Kioni.

    Opposition defends Uhuru, accuses Ruto of failing to address cost of living
  9. May 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    Those named in the dispute include Fred Matiang'i, Jeremiah Kioni, Vincent Mogaka Kemosi, Moitalel Ole Kenta, Zack Kinuthia and Yasir Noor.

    Former MP Ngunjiri Wambugu seeks to block new Jubilee Party leadership changes
  11. The Standard

    Led by Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni, the leaders said Uhuru’s contribution to Kenya’s development remains visible across the country and should not be reduced to political ridicule and public insults.

    Kajiado leaders defend Uhuru against political attacks
  12. Citizen Digital

    Speaking on Wednesday during a press briefing at the party’s headquarters at Daraja House on State House Road, Jubilee deputy party leader Fred Matiang’i, Secretary General Richard Kenta and deputy party leader Jeremiah Kioni said the bill would hit ordinary Kenyans hardest if pa

    Matiang’i urges Kenyans to reject Finance Bill 2026, warns country is ‘walking down a crisis’
  13. The Standard

    His remarks came as Jubilee intensified attacks against government officials whom the party accused of blaming Mr Kenyatta for the ongoing demonstrations against the high cost of fuel and living.Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni claimed the recent protests were a spontaneo

    Stop hiding behind Uhuru over fuel price crisis

Yesterday

  1. UDA senator downplays Ol Kalou by-election loss

    After UDA's defeat to Democratic Congress Party in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, Nandi Senator Kiprotich Cherargei said the result does not diminish President Ruto's coalition strength or prospects for 2027, citing UDA's broader electoral record as overwhelmingly positive.

    12 hours ago · Capital News

  2. UDA candidate concedes Ol Kalou by-election to DCP rival

    United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah conceded defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, congratulating Democratic Congress Party rival Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau before the IEBC announced official results. The concession signalled the ruling party's loss in what was described as one of its most significant electoral battles in the Mt. Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    13 hours ago · Capital News

  3. Deputy PM congratulates DCP candidate before IEBC result announcement

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki publicly congratulated DCP candidate Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau on his apparent victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election before the IEBC announced official results, with provisional tallies from 132 of 144 polling stations showing Waweru leading by 32,433 votes over UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah.

    13 hours ago · Capital News

  4. DCP candidate wins Ol Kalou by-election as UDA concedes defeat

    Democracy for Citizens Party candidate Sammy Kamau Waweru secured a commanding lead in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election with 25,921 votes against UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah's 4,018 votes from 107 of 144 tallied polling stations, prompting senior UDA leaders including Dennis Itumbi and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to concede defeat.

    14 hours ago · Capital News

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Kalonzo, Matiang'i condemn All Saints Cathedral attack

    Wiper Patriotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused police of protecting goons and claimed the government is using them to silence opposition voices, citing a criminal gang attack on All Saints Cathedral. Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i also condemned the rising cases of criminal attacks.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Opposition MPs defend Uhuru, say Ruto should focus on cost of living

    Opposition legislators from UDA, Wiper and Jubilee parties have defended retired President Uhuru Kenyatta against attacks from the UDA party, accusing President William Ruto of running out of options to improve Kenyans' lives and revive the economy instead of engaging in political exchanges with his predecessor.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 28 May

  1. Former MP Wambugu challenges Jubilee leadership changes in tribunal

    Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has filed a case at the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal seeking to stop changes made to Jubilee Party's leadership and to block the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties from recognizing the party's new officials. Wambugu says he had filed a formal objection to the planned changes and that party officials assured him his concerns would be addressed before any changes were implemented.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 23 May

  1. Kajiado leaders defend Uhuru against political attacks

    Leaders in Kajiado, led by Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni, have called on politicians to stop dragging former President Uhuru Kenyatta into petty politics and to respect retired heads of state. The leaders said recent political remarks directed at Uhuru are unfortunate and risk lowering the standards of political discourse, and urged politicians to instead focus on addressing pressing challenges like the high cost of living and unemployment.

    23 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Jubilee Party urges rejection of Finance Bill 2026

    The Jubilee Party, through deputy leader Fred Matiang'i, has called on Kenyans to reject the Finance Bill 2026, warning that it contains punitive clauses that will worsen the cost of living and push the country into deeper crisis, hitting ordinary Kenyans hardest if passed.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Jubilee leaders blame Kenya Kwanza for fuel crisis, economic mismanagement

    Jubilee Party leaders, including former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of incompetence and mismanagement behind Kenya's economic crisis and spiralling fuel prices. Matiang'i warned against politicising public suffering and national security concerns, noting that Kenyans are struggling with rising taxes, unaffordable school fees, and other hardships.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard

  3. Jubilee leaders attack Ruto government over fuel strike response

    Jubilee Party leaders, including Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i, have criticized the Kenya Kwanza government's handling of a two-day fuel strike, accusing President William Ruto's administration of poor leadership and saying the country is on a dangerous path. Matiang'i contrasted his record of engaging stakeholders with the current government's approach, and called on Kenya Kwanza to stop using former president Kenyatta as an explanation for the country's problems.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 11 May

  1. Kioni calls for Uhuru to step down as party leader

    Jubilee Party deputy leader Jeremiah Kioni has called on retired president Uhuru Kenyatta to relinquish his position as party leader and instead play an elder statesman role in uniting opposition parties. Kioni, described as emerging as the second most truthful figure in opposition ranks, spoke to The Standard about uncomfortable political issues.

    11 May 2026 · The Standard

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