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Moitalel Ole Kenta

Also known as: Jubilee Secretary General Moitalel Ole Kenta · Jubilee Party Secretary General Moitalel Ole Kenta

Former Narok North MP recently appointed Jubilee Party Secretary General, now seeking Narok County governor in 2027.

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  1. May 2026
  2. ate and full disclosure on the fuel pricing formula, including all levies and their utilisation. “We also demand an urgent recall of Parliament from recess to address the economic crisis and provide relief measures to Kenyans," said the party Secretary General, Moitalel Ole Kenta

    The Standard

    Stop hiding behind Uhuru over fuel price crisis
Politics

Jubilee condemns government for blaming Uhuru for economic crisis

The News

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.

23 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  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.

    23 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. 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

Monday 18 May

  1. Uhuru meets 10,000 Jubilee delegates in Kiambu Monday

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is scheduled to meet about 10,000 Jubilee party Kiambu County delegates on May 18 at Kiambu Golf club, alongside Deputy Party leader and presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i to address important national matters.

    18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 4 May

  1. Senate motion seeks to strip Uhuru of state benefits

    Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has tabled a motion in the Senate to remove retired President Uhuru Kenyatta's state benefits and allowances, arguing that he remains active in politics as Jubilee party leader. Jubilee leaders have dismissed the proposal, insisting Kenyatta has a constitutional right to express himself.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Matiang'i defends Uhuru's right to engage in politics

    Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i has defended former president Uhuru Kenyatta, condemning attacks by allies of President William Ruto and asserting that the Constitution guarantees freedom of expression and association for all citizens, including former heads of state.

    4 May 2026 · Capital News

  3. Jubilee defends Uhuru against UDA threats to scrap retirement benefits

    Jubilee party has condemned statements from UDA-allied politicians threatening to withdraw former President Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits in response to his criticism of President Ruto, saying such benefits are legal entitlements grounded in law, not political favours.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 3 May

  1. Kenta declares Narok governor bid, renews rivalry with incumbent

    Former Narok North MP Moitalel ole Kenta has declared his bid for Narok County governor, alleging that the 2022 election was flawed and that the current administration lacks legitimacy. Kenta, recently appointed Jubilee Party Secretary General, is positioning himself as a unifying figure ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    3 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 2 May

  1. Wetang'ula urges Uhuru to exit active politics like Moi, Kibaki

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called on former President Uhuru Kenyatta to step back from active political engagement and adopt a unifying statesman role, arguing that continued partisan involvement by retired leaders risks deepening political divisions as the country approaches the next general election.

    2 May 2026 · Capital News

Friday 1 May

  1. Uhuru defends constitutional right to support Jubilee party

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta defended his continued political involvement in Jubilee, saying he has a constitutional right to support his party despite no longer holding public office. Speaking at a Jubilee event in Narok County, he drew comparisons to international leaders like Obama and accused the current administration of interfering with opposition parties.

    1 May 2026 · Capital News

  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

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