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United Republican Party

Also known as: URP

2026-05-032026-10-08

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Standard

    … She first won the constituency in 2013 on a United Republican Party ticket but lost the seat in the 2017 election to Geoffrey Omuse of the Orange Democratic Movement. …

    New poll ranks Emase first in Teso South with 71.8 pc
  3. September 2026
  4. The Standard

    … From ruling party to opposition Jubilee was formed in 2016 through the merger of 11 political parties, including Uhuru's The National Alliance (TNA) and William Ruto's United Republican Party (URP), ahead of the 2017 General Election. …

    Takeover: Uhuru hands Jubilee leadership to Matiang'i
  5. July 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    … TNA later merged with President William Ruto's United Republican Party (URP) to form Jubilee. …

    Pauline Njoroge resigns from Jubilee Party to join Linda Mwananchi
  7. The Standard

    … In a statement on Tuesday, July 21, Njoroge said her resignation takes effect immediately, bringing to an end a political journey that began in 2012 when she joined The National Alliance (TNA) as communications manager before it merged with the United Republican Party (URP) to fo …

    Pauline Njoroge resigns from Jubilee Party
  8. Capital News

    … Formed in September 2016 through the merger of 11 political parties, including Uhuru Kenyatta’s The National Alliance (TNA) and William Ruto’s United Republican Party (URP), Jubilee quickly emerged as Kenya’s dominant political force. …

    Jubilee’s fall continues as party polls just 198 votes in Ol Kalou
  9. Capital News

    … Formed in September 2016 through the merger of 11 political parties, including Uhuru Kenyatta’s The National Alliance (TNA) and William Ruto’s United Republican Party (URP), Jubilee quickly emerged as Kenya’s dominant political force. …

    Jubilee’s fall continues as party polls just 198 votes in Ol Kalou
  10. June 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    … Throughout his political journey, he was associated with several parties, among them the Party of National Unity (PNU), the United Republican Party (URP), and later the Jubilee Party. …

    Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah is dead
  12. Capital News

    … Konchellah served as MP for Kilgoris across multiple terms between 2003 and 2022, during which he was affiliated with several political parties, including the Party of National Unity (PNU), the United Republican Party (URP), and later the Jubilee Party. …

    Kibaki-era minister and ex-Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah is dead
  13. The Standard

    … Constituency from 2003 to 2022, making him one of the longest-serving legislators in the constituency's history.Throughout his political career, he represented Kilgoris under different political formations, including the Party of National Unity (PNU), the United Republican Party …

    The life and legacy of the late Gideon Konchellah
  14. May 2026
  15. Citizen 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 ticket
Politics

Poll shows Emase leads Teso South race with 71.8%

The News

A Bobea Research & Insights poll dated October 6, 2026, found that incumbent MP Mary Emase would win a wide margin in Teso South if voters chose today, with 71.8 per cent backing her compared to 17 per cent for her closest challenger Peter Imwatok Jateso, with 11.2 per cent undecided.

7 October 2026 · The Standard →

Yesterday

  1. Poll shows Emase leads Teso South race with 71.8%

    A Bobea Research & Insights poll dated October 6, 2026, found that incumbent MP Mary Emase would win a wide margin in Teso South if voters chose today, with 71.8 per cent backing her compared to 17 per cent for her closest challenger Peter Imwatok Jateso, with 11.2 per cent undecided.

    7 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Uhuru hands Jubilee Party leadership to Matiang'i

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has handed over Jubilee Party leadership to former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, pending confirmation by the party's National Delegates Convention. Uhuru said he will remain in the party as a senior adviser and member as Jubilee restructures ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    22 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. 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 →

  2. 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 →

  3. 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 →

  4. 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 →

Friday 17 July

  1. Jubilee Party polls 198 votes in Ol Kalou by-election

    The Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election has underscored the Jubilee Party's dramatic decline in its former political heartland, with candidate Wilson Mwaniki Kigwa securing just 198 votes and finishing third. The Democracy for Citizens Party won the seat with candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru garnering 35,440 votes, while UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah finished second with 5,450 votes.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Jubilee party polls 198 votes in Ol Kalou by-election

    The Jubilee Party finished third in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election with just 198 votes, reflecting the party's decline since the 2017 election when it dominated Central Kenya. Democracy for Citizens Party candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru won with 35,440 votes, while UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah came second with 5,450 votes.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News →

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 3 May

  1. Murang'a Governor Kang'ata rejects UDA ticket for 2027

    Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata announced he will not seek re-election on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket in 2027, citing instances of confrontation and tension that conflict with his principles, though he has long partnered with UDA leader President William Ruto.

    3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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