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Jubilee party

Also known as: Jubilee Party of Kenya

Jubilee Party — political party led by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, active in Kenya's 2027 election cycle.

Jubilee Party is at the centre of debate over former President Uhuru Kenyatta's political role following a Senate motion to strip his retirement benefits. Party leader Fred Matiang'i has defended Kenyatta's constitutional right to engage in politics, while Kenyatta himself has vowed to protect the party despite calls from other leaders to adopt a more neutral stance ahead of the 2027 election.

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Politics

Uhuru defends right to speak on national matters

The News

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has criticized those who fault him for commenting on national issues, saying he feels confined and comparing his treatment unfavorably to that of former President Daniel arap Moi, who was not told to retire from public commentary.

1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 April

  1. Uhuru defends right to speak on national matters

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has criticized those who fault him for commenting on national issues, saying he feels confined and comparing his treatment unfavorably to that of former President Daniel arap Moi, who was not told to retire from public commentary.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Uhuru Kenyatta defends political role, vows to protect Jubilee

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has defended his continued involvement in Kenyan politics, asserting that he has a constitutional right to support and protect his political party despite no longer holding public office, and maintained that his loyalty to the Jubilee Party remains unwavering.

    1 May 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Over 2,000 uncollected IDs in Juja threaten election participation

    More than 2,000 national identity cards remain uncollected at registration offices in Juja, Kiambu County, with majority believed to belong to young people who have not completed voter registration. Jubilee Party leaders are calling on the electoral commission to extend the voter registration exercise to allow ID holders to collect documents and register.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 April

  1. Three political groupings compete ahead of 2027 election

    As Kenya approaches the August 2027 General Election, three political groupings led by William Ruto, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Edwin Sifuna are engaged in stiff competition that could lead to a re-run if no candidate achieves the required 50+1 majority vote.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard

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