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Jubilee party

Also known as: Jubilee Party of Kenya

Opposition party whose deputy leader Fred Matiang'i is a 2027 presidential candidate and has filed petitions over political party funding.

2026-04-272026-06-21

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang’i is calling for a national conversation aimed at streamlining the education sector following the rising cases of student unrest in secondary schools.

    Matiang'i urges Ruto, Opposition to work together in addressing education crisis
  3. Capital News

    Former MP Richard Tong’i, who contested on a Jubilee Party ticket, came second with 10,039 votes.

    Nyaribari Chache Race Takes Shape as Politicians Eye Zaheer Jhanda’s Seat Ahead of 2027
  4. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Former Interior Cabinet Secretary and Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i has condemned the assault on Ichuni Ward MCA Wycliffe Siocha, describing the incident as an attack on democracy and calling for swift justice.

    'Violence has no place in democracy': Matiang'i condemns attack on Kisii MCA Siocha
  5. Capital News

    Among the front-runners are United Democratic Alliance candidate Samuel Nyaga, Sammy Nyotho of the Democratic Congress Party, and Wilson Kigwa of the Jubilee Party.

    United opposition to back single candidate in Ol Kalou By-election
  6. The Standard

    ithin our own health system. “Sustained public concern, particularly from residents of Laikipia County who expressed legitimate and serious reservations regarding its safety, preparedness, and suitability, should not be taken lightly,” Kigathe said.Stephen Mwangi, a Jubilee Party

    Kiambu leaders react on Ebola quarantine center in Laikipa
  7. The Standard

    n polling to determine the aspirant best placed to secure victory and advance the interests of the people of Ol Kalou” said Kalonzo.Among those seeking the opposition's endorsement are Sammy Kamau Ngotho of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), Wilson Kigwa of Jubilee Party

    United Opposition to field one candidate in Ol Kalou by-election
  8. May 2026
  9. The Standard

    Speaking during a press briefing at the Jubilee Party headquarters, Jubilee Deputy Secretary General Zack Kinuthia accused UDA leaders of using Hassan Omar as a scapegoat while avoiding the real source of power in the party.“We have seen MPs from Mount Kenya threatening Hassan Om

    Jubilee youths tell UDA MPs to confront Ruto, not Hassan Omar
  10. Citizen Digital

    Former MP Ngunjiri Wambugu seeks to block new Jubilee Party leadership changes By Dzuya Walter May 28, 2026 01:41 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu.

    Former MP Ngunjiri Wambugu seeks to block new Jubilee Party leadership changes
  11. Citizen Digital

    lee moves to High Court over alleged underfunding of Political Parties Fund By Dzuya Walter May 28, 2026 10:07 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former President Uhuru Kenyatta speaks during the Jubilee Party

    Jubilee moves to High Court over alleged underfunding of Political Parties Fund
  12. Citizen Digital

    Uhuru, who is the Jubilee Party leader, spoke on Monday at the Kiambu Golf Club where he met party delegates, using the forum to address both Jubilee’s internal challenges and the country’s wider political climate.

    Uhuru warns Kenya is flirting with 2007 mistakes, tells leaders to stop ‘politics of division’

Today

  1. DCP gains Jubilee defectors in Laikipia ahead of 2027 election

    The Democracy for Citizens Party, led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has received defectors from the Jubilee Party in Laikipia County during a sensitization meeting in Rumuruti town, as the party consolidates grassroots support ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    4 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. Matiang'i meets Sifuna allies in opposition unity talks

    Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i met with Siaya Governor James Orengo, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka from the Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi group, urging them to support his presidential bid as efforts continue to agree on a joint Opposition candidate for next year's election.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Matiang'i holds talks with Sifuna team on Opposition unity

    Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, the de facto Jubilee Party presidential candidate, met with Linda Mwananchi leaders including Siaya Governor James Orengo, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka as efforts to agree on a joint Opposition presidential candidate between the Sifuna-led team and the Gachagua-Kalonzo alliance intensify.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Jubilee condemns mismanagement of national ID and passport documents

    Jubilee Party has condemned what it describes as serious mismanagement of identification documents in the country, saying the documents are falling into the hands of criminals and undermining their integrity and value.

    16 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Jubilee condemns mismanagement of national IDs and passports

    Jubilee Party has condemned serious mismanagement of identification documents in the country, saying the documents are falling into the hands of criminals and undermining their integrity and value.

    16 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 13 June

  1. Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah dies after cardiac arrest

    Former Kilgoris Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister Gideon Sitelu Konchellah has died at a Nairobi hospital after suffering cardiac arrest, ending a political career spanning nearly two decades in the constituency.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Gideon Konchellah, Kibaki-era minister and ex-Kilgoris MP, dies

    Gideon Sitelu Konchellah, a former cabinet minister under President Mwai Kibaki who served as MP for Kilgoris across multiple terms between 2003 and 2022, has died while undergoing treatment in Nairobi. He served as Minister for Immigration and Registration of Persons from 2006 to 2007, overseeing the enactment of the Refugee Act of 2006.

    13 June 2026 · Capital News

  3. Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah dies of cardiac arrest

    Gideon Sitelu Konchellah, former Kilgoris MP and Minister for Immigration, has died following cardiac arrest at a Nairobi hospital. The veteran lawmaker, whose political career spanned more than two decades, was a prominent figure in South Rift politics.

    13 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 7 June

  1. Matiang'i criticizes delayed school funding, CBC implementation

    Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i has blamed delays in school capitation funding and poor resource management for indiscipline in some schools, calling on the government to prioritize education financing and appoint a dedicated Principal Secretary to oversee the Competency-Based Curriculum rollout.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Matiang'i says Kenya faces education crisis, demands urgent reforms

    Jubilee Party deputy leader Fred Matiang'i said Kenya is experiencing its toughest education sector crisis, attributed to mismanagement of resources and poor leadership. He called on the government to acknowledge failure and engage dialogue with stakeholders, and urged President Ruto's administration to stop wastage and ensure schools receive adequate funding.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 6 June

  1. Matiang'i calls for national conversation on Kenya's education crisis

    Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i has urged President William Ruto and opposition leaders to set aside political differences and work together to address rising student unrest in secondary schools. Matiang'i, a former Education Cabinet Secretary, called on the President to convene an all-inclusive stakeholder engagement to find lasting solutions to the sector's problems.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nyaribari Chache MPs race gains momentum ahead of 2027 election

    Several aspirants are positioning themselves to challenge incumbent MP Zaheer Jhanda in the Nyaribari Chache Constituency race nearly a year before the 2027 General Election, with political observers suggesting that former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i's growing influence in the Gusii region could shape political alignments.

    6 June 2026 · Capital News

  3. Matiang'i condemns assault on Kisii ward MCA Siocha

    Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has condemned the attack on Ichuni Ward MCA Wycliffe Siocha, who was assaulted by unknown assailants with blunt objects on June 4, 2026 near Gusii Stadium in Kisii town. Police are investigating whether the attack was politically motivated.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 5 June

  1. Matiang'i says opposition should unite behind consensus candidate

    Jubilee Party presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i has signaled readiness to support a consensus opposition flag bearer for the 2027 election, saying the coalition's mission must focus on fixing governance failures under the current administration rather than solely removing President Ruto from office.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Matiang'i backs consensus opposition candidate for 2027 election

    Jubilee Party presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i has signaled readiness to support a consensus opposition flag bearer in 2027, saying the coalition's mission must focus on fixing governance failures under President William Ruto rather than solely removing him from office. Matiang'i emphasized the opposition should be guided by shared vision and competent leadership rather than individual political ambitions.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Opposition coalition to field single candidate in Ol Kalou by-election

    The United Alternative Government has resolved to back a single candidate in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026, using scientific surveys and opinion polling to select the most viable contender. The seat fell vacant following the death of MP David Njuguna on March 29, 2026, and the IEBC has cleared nine candidates to contest.

    3 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Kiambu leaders oppose Ebola quarantine center planned for Laikipia

    Kiambu leaders have condemned the government's plan to construct an Ebola quarantine center in Kenya, with former Limuru MP Peter Mwathi calling it reckless and criticizing what he views as a prioritization of financial gain over public safety. The opposition comes as the US government has advised its citizens against visiting Kenya, particularly Laikipia, where demonstrations against the center have occurred.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. United Opposition to field single candidate in Ol Kalou by-election

    The United Opposition, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, has announced it will back one candidate for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election through a consensus process using independent polling to identify the strongest aspirant. The seat became vacant following the death of MP David Njuguna Kiaraho.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 29 May

  1. Jubilee Youth League defends UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar

    The Jubilee Youth League has defended UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar and challenged Mount Kenya MPs to confront President William Ruto directly rather than blaming Omar for tensions in the ruling coalition. Jubilee Deputy Secretary General Zack Kinuthia argued that Omar acts under delegated authority and is not responsible for party leadership decisions.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard

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

  2. Jubilee petitions High Court over Political Parties Fund underfunding

    Jubilee Party has filed an urgent petition in the High Court, alleging the government has failed to allocate and disburse money to the Political Parties Fund as required by law, naming the National Assembly, Treasury Cabinet Secretary, Registrar of Political Parties, and Attorney General as respondents for violating the Political Parties Act by allegedly failing to allocate not less than 0.3 per cent of national government revenue to the fund.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 25 May

  1. Former President Uhuru warns of 2007-style political division

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has warned against rising "politics of division" and cautioned that hate speech could push Kenya back to tensions similar to the 2007 post-election violence. He urged leaders to focus on uniting issues such as cost of living rather than divisive politics.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Uhuru clarifies Jubilee role is transition oversight, not political comeback

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has denied planning a political comeback, saying his involvement with the Jubilee Party is limited to administrative and advisory roles aimed at facilitating a smooth transition to new leadership within the party.

    25 May 2026 · Capital News

  3. UDA fields Muchina Nyaga for Ol Kalou by-election July 2026

    The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is backing Muchina Nyaga, the late MP David Kiaraho's personal assistant, for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026. Nyandarua Woman MP Faith Gitau said the party has mobilised resources and the electorate to secure the seat.

    25 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 24 May

  1. Jubilee leaders accuse government of divisive politics, scapegoating Uhuru

    Leaders allied to the Jubilee Party in Juja have accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of using former President Uhuru Kenyatta as a scapegoat to deflect from what they say are failed leadership and stalled development projects. They defended Uhuru's legacy in education, healthcare and infrastructure, and criticized the current administration for rising taxation, corruption and economic hardship.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Mombasa Jubilee leaders defend Uhuru against UDA attacks

    Mombasa Jubilee Party leaders have defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta against what they term persistent attacks by UDA-affiliated leaders, accusing the government of using the former president as a scapegoat for its failures. Party officials cited infrastructure projects implemented during the Jubilee administration, including road expansions, the Dongo Kundu bypass, Makupa bridge, and port dredging works.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard

  3. Ol Kalou by-election shapes up as Ruto-Gachagua political showdown

    The Ol Kalou by-election scheduled for June 16, 2026, is setting the stage for a bruising battle between UDA and DCP as candidates present nomination papers to IEBC. UDA has nominated Muchina Nyaga, DCP is fronting former Ol Kalou town MCA Kamau Ngotho, and Jubilee Party has picked Eng Wilson Kigwa to contest the seat left vacant by the death of MP David Kiaraho.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Jubilee condemns government for blaming Uhuru for economic crisis

    The Jubilee Party has condemned the government for blaming former President Uhuru Kenyatta for the ongoing economic crisis, saying this tactic is an admission that the government has no credible solutions and urging the current leadership to account for its record on issues including fuel prices and road maintenance levies.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 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

  3. 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

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