NAIROBI, Kenya — Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party has announced a fresh round of leadership changes, appointing former Narok North MP Richard Ole Kenta as its new Secretary General as the party intensifies preparations for the 2027 General Election.
In a statement issued on Thursday, January 22, Jubilee said the changes were approved by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) during a meeting held earlier in the day.
Ole Kenta replaces Jeremiah Kioni, who has been named the party’s Deputy Leader, joining former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i in the party’s top leadership ranks.
Jubilee confirmed that Kioni will now work alongside Matiang’i, who was appointed Deputy Party Leader in October 2025 after the party endorsed him as its presidential candidate for the 2027 race.
“The party calls upon all members, supporters, partners, and Kenyans of goodwill to accord Hon Richard Ole Kenta full cooperation and support as he undertakes this important and demanding responsibility,” the party said in the statement.
Jeremiah Kioni is now the Deputy Party Leader of the Jubilee Party, while Richard Moitalel Ole Kenta serves as the Secretary General. Matiang’i Azimio, Gikomba, Kameme FM
Matiang’i, who confirmed the NEC’s decision, described Ole Kenta as a seasoned political figure whose experience will be critical in strengthening Jubilee’s organisational structures.
“The NEC decided this morning to approve the proposal and appoint Ole Kenta as our new Secretary General. He is a solid and respected political player, and we are very grateful for the work that he has done,” Matiang’i said.
STATEMENT | JUBILEE PARTY NEC MEETING & LEADERSHIP REORGANIZATIONThis morning, the Jubilee Party held a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting chaired by the Party Leader, H.E. former President Uhuru Kenyatta.At a time when Kenyans are grappling with a rising cost of
Ole Kenta was first elected to Parliament in 2013 on a TNA ticket and served two consecutive terms before unsuccessfully contesting the Narok gubernatorial seat in the 2022 General Election.
The leadership shake-up also saw Yassin Noor appointed as the party’s new Organising Secretary, while Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama was named Whip of the National Assembly. Senator James Lomenen will serve as the party’s Senate Whip.
The changes come barely three months after Jubilee formally endorsed Matiang’i as its flagbearer for the 2027 presidential election.
“We have received and formally accepted Dr Fred Matiang’i’s application for his presidential bid, and the NEC has agreed that he carries our flag,” Kioni said in October 2025.
“We have appointed Dr Fred Matiang’i as our Deputy Party Leader going forward,” he added.
