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.
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Citizen Digital
… Photo/Matiang'i Audio By Vocalize Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i has faulted President William Ruto for failing to challenge Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan over her remarks on dealing with dissenting voices in Kenya and Tanzania. …
Matiang’i blames Ruto for failing to challenge Tanzanian President Suluhu over Gen Z remarksCapital News
… The motion, tabled on Monday, has already triggered a political storm, pitting government allies against the Jubilee party over whether the former Head of State should continue enjoying state benefits while remaining active in politics. …
Senate Debates withdrawal of ex-President Uhuru’s BenefitsCitizen Digital
… Cherargei claimed the former Head of State “cannot have his cake and eat it”, saying Kenyatta cannot continue drawing retirement benefits while remaining Jubilee party leader more than three years after leaving office. …
Senate motion targets Uhuru benefits as Jubilee leaders insist he has right to speakCapital News
… The motion follows fresh political ripples triggered by Kenyatta’s recent remarks during a Jubilee Party meeting in Narok, where he endorsed Fred Matiang’i for the presidency. …
Cherargei seeks to slash Uhuru’s Retirement Benefits Over Alleged Political ActivityCitizen Digital
… Meanwhile, the Jubilee Party has come to Kenyatta's defense, warning those going after his retirement benefits to focus on their elective mandate and stop meddling in current political affairs.
Senator Cherargei files motion to withdraw Uhuru's retirement benefits and allowancesCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 4 – Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang’i has mounted a blistering defence of former president Uhuru Kenyatta, condemning what he termed as shocking and indecent attacks by allies of President William Ruto. …
Matiang’i Defends Uhuru, Slams Ruto Allies Over “Indecent Attacks”The Standard
… So far, the Jubilee Party has not fielded a candidate. Among those seeking the UDA ticket are engineer Peter Mugo, popularly known as PM; Ndung’u Wangenye, an educationist and former Nyandarua County CECM member; businessman George Wambugu, popularly known as Delight; and Muchina …
Ol Kalou by-election race begins with crowded UDA, DCP primariesThe Standard
… Kenyatta, while addressing Jubilee Party members via phone during an event in Narok, endorsed former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i for the presidency and criticised leaders opposed to his continued participation in politics. …
Senator Cherargei tables motion to slash Uhuru's retirement benefitsCitizen Digital
… TNA party later merged with the United Republican Party (URP) to form the Jubilee Party of Kenya, which was then led by Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto. …
Governor Kang’ata – I will not seek re-election on a UDA ticketThe Standard
… Speaking during a Jubilee Party function held at his Parburush residence in Narok on Friday, Kenta claimed that the last governor election was flawed and accused the current administration of lacking legitimacy.“I am in the contest for this seat of governor. …
Kenta, Ntutu renew political rivalry in Narok governorship raceThe 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →