NAIROBI, Kenya – Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka’s Wiper Democratic Movement has officially changed its name to Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF), signaling a strategic rebrand aimed at appealing to Kenya’s youth and expanding its national footprint.
According to a Kenya Gazette notice published by the Registrar of Political Parties, the name change is now legally recognized.
Kalonzo unveiled the rebrand during a political tour of Emali, Makueni County last Friday, describing it as a move to inject new energy into the party’s structure and broaden its appeal beyond its traditional Ukambani base.
“The party now has a new face – Wiper is going national,” Kalonzo said. “The new name will be Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) so that our Gen Z are fully included.”
The Wiper Party leader also used the opportunity to rally youth across the country to register as party members, saying the name change was inspired by the patriotism and civic engagement demonstrated by Gen Z during the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests.
Jubilee Party Reshuffles Leadership
Meanwhile, the Jubilee Party, led by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, has undertaken a major shake-up in its leadership ranks in a bid to end years of internal wrangles and reposition itself ahead of 2027.
While Kenyatta retains his seat as party leader, the new-look leadership includes familiar allies and fresh faces.
Notably, Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni, Deputy National Chairperson David Murathe, and National Chair for the League of Persons with Disabilities Wanja Maina have kept their positions.
However, several senior officials have been ousted, including former Deputy Party Leaders Jimmy Angwenyi and Naomi Shabaan, and ex-Deputy SG Joshua Kutuny.
Key new appointments include:
- Beatrice Gambo – Deputy Party Leader (Strategy)
- Joseph Manje – Deputy Party Leader (Outreach)
- Yassin Noor – Deputy Secretary-General
- Pauline Njoroge – Deputy National Organizing Secretary
Former Kieni MP Kanini Kega, who served as National Director in charge of elections, has also been removed, with the party yet to announce his replacement.
These political realignments come as parties position themselves ahead of the next general election, with an eye on youth engagement and internal party stability.
