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Jubilee party

Also known as: Jubilee Party of Kenya

Jubilee Party — Kenyan political party that has admitted new members including Fred Matiang'i and Peter Munya ahead of 2027 elections.

2026-04-272026-08-05
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  1. July 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    … Nine candidates cleared by the IEBC are on the ballot, but the contest has crystallised into a closely watched showdown between DCP's Sammy Kamau Ngotho, UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah and Jubilee Party's Wilson Kigwa. …

    Ol Kalou by-election: Police to impound cars without number plates

  3. Citizen Digital

    … Jubilee Party candidate Wilson Kigwa is set to vote at Kandutura Primary School at 10 am, with People's Renaissance Movement candidate Timothy Kariuki also casting his ballot at 10 am at Kieni Secondary School.

    Ol Kalou polls: UDA’s Muchina claims vehicle burnt, voter bribery in polling stations

  4. Citizen Digital

    … te Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru votes at AC Primary School, Ol Kalou, at around 9am. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Jubilee Party …

    Voting kicks off in high-stakes Ol Kalou By-Election

  5. The Standard

    … The by-election was triggered by the death of Jubilee Party's David Kiaraho in March. …

    KHRC demands credible Ol Kalou poll as bribery, violence claims mount

  6. Capital News

    … The survey further placed the Jubilee Party at 6 per cent, slightly ahead of the Wiper Democratic Movement, which registered 5 per cent support. …

    UDA Leads Party Popularity Poll as ODM Closes Gap, Infotrak Survey Shows

  7. Citizen Digital

    Jubilee Party extends olive branch to Linda Mwananchi team after Gachagua snub By Citizen Reporter July 12, 2026 10:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Speaking at Fr Ntaiya estate in Narok during the retire …

    Jubilee Party extends olive branch to Linda Mwananchi team after Gachagua snub

  8. IEBC fines Kipipiri MP Ksh.1.5M for inciting remarks during by-election

    1. Capital News

      … The seat has attracted intense competition, with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) backing Muchina Nyaga, while the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) has fielded Sammy Kamau Ngotho and the Jubilee Party has nominated Engineer Wilson Kigwa. …

      IEBC Fines Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia Sh1.5mn Over Hate Speech in Ol Kalou Campaigns

    2. Capital News

      … The race has attracted major political attention, with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) fielding Muchina Nyaga, while the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) has fronted Sammy Kamau Ngotho and the Jubilee Party is backing Engineer Wilson Kigwa. …

      IEBC Summons Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria Over Alleged Voter Bribery in Ol Kalou By-Election

  9. Capital News

    … The race pits UDA’s Muchina Nyaga against DCP’s Sammy Kamau Ngotho and Jubilee Party’s Engineer Wilson Kigwa in a contest widely seen as a key political test for both the Kenya Kwanza administration and the opposition.

    Cancel Ol Kalou poll and you can’t be trusted in 2027: Gachagua

  10. Citizen Digital

    … PHOTO|COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i has called for expeditious action by the government to curb the rising crime rate in the nation, warning that the nation will sink into chaos. …

    We are sliding into anarchy! Matiang'i calls for state action amid crime surge
Politics

Women candidates navigate funding, visibility in 2027 campaign

The News

A Citizen Digital series profiles women running for parliament and county representative positions ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election, examining challenges they face including fundraising, visibility, gender stereotypes, and historical male dominance in electoral spaces. The episode features three candidates: Budalang'i MP aspirant Mediatrice Wangira, Makadara MP aspirant Faith Lukosi, and first-time Vihiga Woman Representative aspirant Dr. Amakove Wala.

4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. Women candidates navigate funding, visibility in 2027 campaign

    A Citizen Digital series profiles women running for parliament and county representative positions ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election, examining challenges they face including fundraising, visibility, gender stereotypes, and historical male dominance in electoral spaces. The episode features three candidates: Budalang'i MP aspirant Mediatrice Wangira, Makadara MP aspirant Faith Lukosi, and first-time Vihiga Woman Representative aspirant Dr. Amakove Wala.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mt Kenya leaders oppose Gachagua's dominance bid in region

    Mt Kenya political leaders including Peter Munya and Justin Muturi have criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for seeking to position himself as the sole political leader of the region, insisting that leadership there has historically been guided by consultation among multiple leaders rather than by individual or party dominance.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Ex-Kigumo MP Kamau rules out 2027 Murang'a governor bid

    Former Kigumo MP Jamleck Kamau has announced he will not contest the Murang'a governorship in the 2027 General Election, the second such declaration he has made this year. He said he will instead focus his efforts on supporting the United Alternative Government.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 3 August

  1. Azimio coalition admits three new members ahead of 2027 election

    The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has admitted three new members—Fred Matiang'i, Peter Munya, and Lenny Kivuti—and is undertaking internal restructuring and rebranding in preparation for the 2027 General Election, with plans to invite additional parties.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 2 August

  1. Mutuse accuses Uhuru of opposing Ruto despite past electoral support

    Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of rallying opposition forces against President William Ruto, despite Ruto's past support for Uhuru during the 2002, 2013, 2017 General Elections and the subsequent repeat presidential election. Mutuse questioned why Uhuru would now oppose the Kenya Kwanza administration ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    2 August 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 1 August

  1. Deputy President urges coalition unity ahead of 2027 election

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki called on political parties backing President William Ruto's re-election bid to remain united, saying cohesion within the Broad-Based Alliance will be crucial to securing victory in the 2027 General Election. Kindiki, speaking in Samburu County during a ceremony to receive Jubilee Party defectors into the UDA, urged leaders to focus on the government's development agenda, arguing its track record would be the coalition's strongest campaign message.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. DP Kindiki says UDA maintains national strength and welcomes all

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the ruling United Democratic Alliance party remains strong, maintains national appeal, and welcomes all Kenyans and aspirants for 2027 elections without discrimination by tribe, religion or region. Kindiki added that President Ruto has ensured development in all parts of the country including previously marginalized areas.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 31 July

  1. Matiang'i criticizes Ruto's national dialogue as governance distraction

    Jubilee Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i has dismissed President Ruto's call for a national conversation on Kenya's post-Vision 2030 development agenda, arguing it diverts attention from what he characterizes as constitutional failures, deteriorating security, and weakening public institutions. Matiang'i contends the government should first restore public confidence in security, constitutionalism and the rule of law before launching such dialogue.

    31 July 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 25 July

  1. Jubilee Party deputy leader attends church service in Utawala

    Fred Matiang'i, deputy party leader for Jubilee Party, attended a church service in Utawala.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Opinion: Pauline Njoroge's party switch carries political risk

    A Standard opinion piece argues that Pauline Njoroge's resignation from Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee Party to align with Senator Edwin Sifuna is a "reckless gamble" that may damage her political prospects, warning that if her move fails to deliver results by 2027, she may not recover.

    25 July 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Matiang'i warns of armed groups, ethnic division ahead of 2027 election

    Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i accused government-aligned leaders of fueling ethnic divisions and warned that armed groups threaten peace as political activity builds toward the 2027 General Election. He urged leaders across the political divide to prioritize national unity over regional and tribal politics instead of engaging in what he called "primitive discussions."

    25 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 24 July

  1. TIFA poll: Linda Mwananchi faction commands 74% ODM support

    A TIFA opinion poll conducted from June 13–22, 2026, shows the Linda Mwananchi faction of ODM, led by Edwin Sifuna, James Orengo, and Babu Owino, enjoys 74% backing among ODM supporters, compared to 20% for the Dr. Oburu Oginga-led Linda Ground faction. Linda Mwananchi posts strong regional backing in Nairobi (79%), Mt. Kenya (89%), Western (89%), and the Central Rift (87%), while Linda Ground's strongest showing is in Nyanza at 40%.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Gachagua attacks Health CS Duale over Ol Kalou by-election claims

    DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua dismissed Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale as a "noisemaker" for claiming the Ol Kalou by-election was a contest between DCP and Jubilee Party rather than involving the ruling UDA, arguing the government's spending of Ksh.16 billion in the constituency showed government involvement.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Matiang'i meets Sifuna's team on opposition unity

    Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i hosted the Linda Mwananchi team led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to project opposition unity and discuss strategic coordination ahead of the 2027 General Election, amid ongoing political realignments within the opposition coalition.

    22 July 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Matiang'i meets opposition figures as 2027 campaign preparations advance

    Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, a Jubilee Party presidential hopeful, hosted Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and other opposition leaders at his Karen office to discuss strengthening coordination within the United Alternative Government and aligning opposition strategy ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    22 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Kenya Kwanza leaders dismiss opposition's Ol Kalou by-election celebrations

    Kenya Kwanza leaders, including Health CS Aden Duale and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, have dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's celebrations following the Ol Kalou by-election victory, claiming the contest was between the Democracy for Citizens Party and Jubilee Party, not Kenya Kwanza.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Digital strategist Pauline Njoroge leaves Jubilee for Linda Mwananchi

    Digital strategist Pauline Njoroge has resigned from the Jubilee Party to join Linda Mwananchi, a young political faction advocating for change anchored in integrity and constitutionalism. Njoroge, appointed to Jubilee's National Executive Council in May 2023, said her conviction grew stronger after joining the movement in February.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Jubilee warns against tourism boycott calls over economic impact

    The Jubilee Party has cautioned political leaders against making statements that discourage tourism and foreign investment, warning such remarks risk hurting Kenyans whose livelihoods depend on the economy. The party acknowledged frustrations over governance, insecurity, and the shrinking democratic space, but said political messaging should not come at the expense of national economic interests.

    21 July 2026 · Capital News →

  4. Jubilee Party warns against tourism boycott calls

    The Jubilee Party has cautioned political leaders against making statements that discourage tourism and foreign investment, warning that such remarks risk hurting ordinary Kenyans whose livelihoods depend on the country's economy. The party's statement came after opposition leaders made appeals to the international community over Kenya's political environment.

    21 July 2026 · Capital News →

  5. Jubilee condemns Gachagua tourism boycott remarks before elections

    Jubilee Party has criticized Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua for advising international tourists and investors to postpone visits and investment until the forthcoming general elections, warning that such calls risk harming millions of Kenyans whose livelihoods depend on tourism and foreign investment sectors.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  6. Jubilee condemns Gachagua call for tourism, investment boycott

    Jubilee Party has condemned remarks by Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, who advised international tourists and investors to postpone visits and investment until the forthcoming general elections, warning that such calls risk harming millions of Kenyans whose livelihoods depend on tourism and investment sectors.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  7. Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant quits Jubilee after 14 years

    Pauline Njoroge, a Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant and former Jubilee Party Deputy Organising Secretary, has resigned from the party after 14 years and signals she will join the Linda Mwananchi Party, which is linked to the opposition. Njoroge, who joined The National Alliance in 2012 before its merger into Jubilee, cited political realignments ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    21 July 2026 · Capital News →

  8. Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant quits Jubilee after 14 years

    Pauline Njoroge has resigned from the Jubilee Party after 14 years, signalling that she is set to formally join the Linda Mwananchi Party. The communications strategist and former Deputy Organising Secretary said her departure marked a new political chapter ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    21 July 2026 · Capital News →

  9. Jubilee Deputy Organising Secretary resigns after 14 years

    Pauline Njoroge has resigned from the Jubilee Party and its National Executive Committee, where she served as Deputy Organising Secretary, saying she will now dedicate herself to the Linda Mwananchi movement, which she joined in February.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 20 July

  1. Jubilee condemns Gachagua's call for tourists to boycott Kenya

    The Jubilee Party has condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's call for tourists and investors to avoid Kenya, arguing that discouraging travel and investment would damage the economy and hurt livelihoods across the tourism value chain including hospitality, tours, travel, transport and conservation sectors.

    20 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 17 July

  1. Makau Mutua dismisses Ol Kalou by-election as insignificant to 2027

    Presidential Advisor Makau Mutua has downplayed the political significance of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, describing it as irrelevant to the 2027 General Election and rejecting opposition claims that the Democracy for the Citizens Party candidate's victory indicates growing public dissatisfaction with President William Ruto's administration.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Makau Mutua dismisses Ol Kalou by-election as irrelevant to 2027

    Presidential Advisor Makau Mutua has dismissed the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election outcome, won by the opposition DCP, as insignificant to the 2027 General Election, arguing that a single by-election cannot predict national election results.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News →

  3. UDA concedes Ol Kalou by-election defeat, remains committed to Mt Kenya

    The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has conceded defeat in the Ol Kalou by-election, with party Secretary-General Hassan Omar saying it respects the voters' will. Despite the loss in the traditionally Jubilee Party stronghold, Omar stated that UDA remains strong in the Mt. Kenya region and is committed to contesting future elections there ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. UDA concedes defeat in Ol Kalou by-election, remains strong in Mt Kenya

    The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has conceded defeat in the Ol Kalou by-election while saying it respects voters' will. Party Secretary-General Hassan Omar noted the constituency had traditionally been a Jubilee Party stronghold and said UDA remains strong in the Mt. Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  5. Kang'ata compares UDA's Ol Kalou loss to Jubilee's 2022 failures

    Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata says the UDA's defeat in the Ol Kalou by-election—where DCP's Kamau Ngotho won with 35,440 votes against UDA's Samuel Muchina's 5,450—mirrors Jubilee's mistakes, including the use of violence during elections and mistreatment of senior party leaders.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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