Fred Matiang’i, recently named Jubilee Party’s presidential candidate, has pledged unwavering loyalty to retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, promising to safeguard and advance his mentor’s legacy as part of the party’s renewed leadership. Speaking at a major delegates’ meeting in Thika Greens, Murang’a county, Matiang’i credited his decade-long service as a Cabinet Secretary under Kenyatta for shaping his understanding of unity and public service. He stressed that the current focus is on rebuilding trust with supporters, revitalizing Jubilee’s founding ideals, and uniting the party.
Matiang’i outlined plans for Jubilee’s next phase, which centers on grassroots empowerment, discipline, and inclusive governance, positioning the party as a stable force amid political change. He also vowed to work with the broader opposition to provide Kenyans with a credible alternative in 2027. Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni described Matiang’i’s elevation as a sign of generational transition and a commitment to internal democracy, while former Senator Kembi Gitura urged members to support the new leadership. The meeting signaled Jubilee’s broader strategy to reconnect with its grassroots, particularly in the Mt Kenya region, as the party prepares for the next general election.
Matiang’i outlined plans for Jubilee’s next phase, which centers on grassroots empowerment, discipline, and inclusive governance, positioning the party as a stable force amid political change. He also vowed to work with the broader opposition to provide Kenyans with a credible alternative in 2027. Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni described Matiang’i’s elevation as a sign of generational transition and a commitment to internal democracy, while former Senator Kembi Gitura urged members to support the new leadership. The meeting signaled Jubilee’s broader strategy to reconnect with its grassroots, particularly in the Mt Kenya region, as the party prepares for the next general election.
