Also known as: Jubilee Party of Kenya · the Party
Jubilee Party — Kenyan opposition party pursuing coalition-building ahead of the 2027 General Election, led by Fred Matiang'i.
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NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 22 – Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has formally cleared the way for a leadership transition in the Jubilee Party, asking members to accept former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i to take his place as the party prepares for the 2027 General Election. …
Uhuru clears way for Matiang’i as he steps aside from Jubilee leadershipCitizen Digital
… Tunajua vile mambo ilienda, na hatutaki iende hivyo tena," he said during a Jubilee Party National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Nairobi. …
Uhuru Kenyatta: Raila won the 2022 electionCitizen Digital
… Speaking on Tuesday at Jubilee Party headquarters, where he chaired a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, Kenyatta said his team had accepted defeat in the last General Election, but claimed the current administration was still pinning its governance failures on him years l …
Uhuru Kenyatta: Ruto using me as a scapegoat because he has failedCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 22 – Former President Uhuru Kenyatta will convene a Jubilee Party meeting on Tuesday as the newly rebranded Ukombozi Alliance moves to organise its leadership and strategy ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
Uhuru convenes Jubilee meeting as Ukombozi Alliance takes shapeThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFormer President Uhuru Kenyatta has handed over Jubilee Party leadership to former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, bringing his tenure at the helm of the party to an end. …
Takeover: Uhuru hands Jubilee leadership to Matiang'iThe Standard
… Speaking during a Jubilee Party meeting in Nairobi on Tuesday, September 22, Uhuru questioned how the Azimio coalition could have lost the presidency despite performing strongly in other elective races. …
'We know what happened': Uhuru claims Raila won 2022 pollsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 21 – The High Court has issued interim orders allowing Jubilee Party Secretary General Moitalel Ole Kenta to remain in office pending the hearing and determination of a case challenging his position. …
High Court orders Jubilee SG Ole Kenta to remain in office pending caseCapital News
… The immediate task will be to engage the Jubilee Party, with Kalonzo announcing that a meeting would be held on Tuesday to discuss the next steps following the coalition’s reorganisation. …
Azimio rebrands as Ukombozi Alliance as opposition seeks to consolidate ahead of 2027Citizen Digital
… The coalition chair is Uhuru Kenyatta, and tomorrow, he is convening a Jubilee Party meeting to make the necessary decisions, which will be communicated to the Ukombozi Alliance." Kalonzo noted that all necessary action will be taken after the meeting, including the official hand …
Azimio la Umoja coalition rebrands to Ukombozi Alliance, to be chaired by UhuruCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 21 – Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang’i has demanded the publication of Kenya’s Government-to-Government (G-to-G) oil importation agreement following remarks by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on the involvement of intermediaries in the petroleum supp …
Matiang’i demands full disclosure of G-to-G oil deal after Museveni remarksODM Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati has criticized opposition leaders for lacking direction and a coherent political plan, singling out former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's approach to coalition building ahead of 2027 elections. The comments emerge as opposition figures disagree over leadership structure and the identification of a joint presidential candidate.
12 hours ago · Capital News →
ODM Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati has criticized opposition leaders for lacking direction and a coherent political plan, singling out former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's approach to coalition building ahead of 2027 elections. The comments emerge as opposition figures disagree over leadership structure and the identification of a joint presidential candidate.
12 hours ago · Capital News →
Jubilee Party Presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i claims that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's arrogance and pride will wreck the united opposition and weaken its chances against President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
23 hours ago · The Standard →
Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i has cautioned opposition leaders against excluding other political players, arguing that Rigathi Gachagua's remarks about forming a government with only Kalonzo Musyoka and Edwin Sifuna reflect "majoritarian arrogance" that could split the opposition and deepen divisions in the country.
2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Jubilee Party has mourned its Nominated Taita Taveta Member of the County Assembly Margaret Kawuki, with Party Secretary General Moitalel ole Kenta describing her as a dedicated public servant who championed democracy, equality and women's rights.
29 October 2026 · Capital News →
Jubilee Party has appointed a three-member committee chaired by Senator Kembi Gitura to pursue coalition-building efforts with opposition parties ahead of 2027. The team will review the draft Ukombozi Alliance agreement and propose measures to strengthen opposition unity.
29 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Jubilee Party has appointed an inter-party committee chaired by former Murang'a Senator Kembi Gitura to engage opposition political outfits on cooperation and coalition-building ahead of the 2027 General Election. The committee will review and propose amendments to the draft Deed of Agreement for The Ukombozi Alliance.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto visited Kitui County and called on Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to support his re-election in 2027, reminding him that Ruto campaigned for Musyoka under KANU in 1992 when Musyoka won his Parliamentary bid.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta turned 65 on October 26, with the Office of the Fourth President and various political leaders sending birthday wishes celebrating his service to Kenya and contributions to the African continent.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
Opposition leaders, including PPK's Ndindi Nyoro and Jubilee's Fred Matiang'i, have condemned a proposed Elections Amendment Bill that would remove livestreaming of election results at polling stations, arguing it would undermine transparency and voters' democratic right to monitor counting and announcement of results ahead of the 2027 General Election.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i has opposed a proposed Bill to ban the livestreaming of election results, warning it could undermine transparency, restrict public access to information, and erode public confidence in the electoral process ahead of 2027. Matiang'i argued that Kenyans have a constitutional right to access information and that restricting livestreaming could raise suspicion of election rigging.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
An October 2026 nationwide poll shows the Linda Mwananchi Movement at 25 per cent support, ahead of President William Ruto's UDA at 23 per cent, with other parties including DCP, Wiper, and ODM trailing at nine, eight, and eight per cent respectively.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leaders from the People's Party of Kenya, People's Liberation Party, and Jubilee Party have dismissed President Ruto's pledge to grant tax relief to Kenyans earning less than Ksh.32,333 a month as a campaign gimmick ahead of the 2027 General Election, accusing the government of failing to deliver on promises made since 2022.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fred Matiang'i, Martha Karua, and Ndindi Nyoro rallied in Njoro to unite opposition support against President William Ruto in the August 2027 election, promising reforms on cost of living, unemployment, taxation, and corruption. The leaders said they would announce a common presidential flag-bearer later, with the coalition open to other like-minded political leaders.
21 October 2026 · Capital News →
People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro and Democracy for Citizens Party Secretary General John Methu have engaged in a public spat, with Nyoro dismissing Methu's claims that he is a mole within the opposition and instead accusing Methu of having close links with President William Ruto. Nyoro also denied allegations that he had been recruited with a Ksh.30 million payment to acquire a political vehicle aimed at splitting the Mt. Kenya vote ahead of the 2027 election.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i has called on President William Ruto to stop criticising former President Uhuru Kenyatta and instead focus on governing the country, saying Uhuru has retired from active politics and should be allowed to serve in his African Union and East African Community roles.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement has appointed Pauline Njoroge as interim head of communication in its Presidential Campaign Secretariat as part of its rebranding and organisational restructuring. The movement also appointed Fredah Onduso, Abigael Gikonyo and Charity Waweru to the Digital, Media and Publicity Team.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kiharu MP and People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro tells The Standard he cannot support President William Ruto while claiming to love Kenya, addressing his fallout with Ruto and his partnership with Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
In an interview, Kiharu MP and People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro discusses his position within the opposition, his split with President William Ruto, denies being a mole, and outlines his political future alongside a partnership with Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto accused retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of breaking a political agreement to support his presidential ambitions, claiming Uhuru instead urged Kenyans not to vote for him in 2022. Speaking in Uasin Gishu County, Ruto said Uhuru had promised "10 years of Uhuru, 10 years of Ruto" and called on him to retire and stop political involvement.
12 October 2026 · Capital News →
Former Starehe MP Margaret Wanjiru has been officially gazetted as party leader of the Kenya Moja Movement as she pursues a 2027 Nairobi gubernatorial bid. Jubilee Party is exploring a political pact to support her candidacy on the Kenya Moja Movement ticket.
12 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of betraying him in the 2022 election, claiming Kenyatta abandoned him after years of political support and campaigned against his presidential bid. Ruto said he supported Kenyatta in 2013 and 2017 but received no backing when he sought the presidency, alleging Kenyatta urged voters not to elect him despite a political understanding that each would serve ten years.
12 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria has formally declared his candidacy for the Nairobi governorship in the 2027 General Election, branding himself "Mr Fix-it" and proposing Bishop Margaret Wanjiru as his running mate.
11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubilee Party Leader Fred Matiang'i has called on opposition leaders to unite and work together to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, arguing that a coordinated team is needed to form the next government and that Kenya is headed the wrong direction under Ruto's leadership.
11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kiharu MP and People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro discusses his position within the opposition, his fallout with President William Ruto, claims of being a political mole, and his partnership with Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →
Former ruling Jubilee Party faces succession turmoil after former President Uhuru Kenyatta named Fred Matiang'i as acting party leader. Deputy leader Jeremiah Kioni says the party betrayed him by downplaying his ambitions to succeed Uhuru and vows to present his candidature to delegates, risking deeper divisions.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kiharu MP and People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro discusses his position within the opposition, his disagreement with President William Ruto, and denies allegations of being a mole, while announcing a new partnership with Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Party Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni has questioned the party's involvement in the Azimio-Ukombozi arrangement, calling for a fresh, inclusive opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 General Election. His remarks follow Uhuru Kenyatta's resignation as Azimio Council chairman and the rebranding of Azimio to The Ukombozi Alliance.
8 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Chief Officer for Customer Care Geoffrey Mosiria has announced his intention to run for governor in 2027, seeking to unseat incumbent Johnson Sakaja who appointed him as Chief Officer for Health after the 2022 elections. Mosiria says he is acting on calls from the people of Nairobi and has enlisted former Governor Mike Sonko to facilitate meetings with Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i for potential endorsement.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has resigned as Chairperson of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition following his recent handover of Jubilee Party leadership to Fred Matiang'i. Kenyatta described the move as part of the renewal of democratic institutions rather than a departure from the coalition.
7 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kalonzo Musyoka, leader of The Ukombozi Alliance, welcomed retired President Uhuru Kenyatta's resignation from the coalition's chair position, stating there is no leadership vacuum and no change to the party's leadership or operations, as the chair office is distinct from that of party leader.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →