NAIROBI, Kenya – Former President Uhuru Kenyatta will on Friday chair the Jubilee Party’s Special National Delegates Convention (NDC), a meeting expected to chart the party’s future after years of internal disputes and leadership wrangles.
The convention comes against the backdrop of a protracted standoff triggered by a faction led by nominated MP Sabina Chege and EALA legislator Kanini Kega, who attempted to wrest control of the party.
The battle for Jubilee’s leadership has since left the party fractured and politically weakened.
Attention now turns to Uhuru’s keynote address, which party members and supporters hope will offer clear direction ahead of the 2027 General Election.
His remarks are expected to tackle lingering questions about the party’s leadership structure and political positioning.
Speculation is also mounting over the role of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i in Jubilee’s revival.
Matiang’i recently held a consultative meeting with former Jubilee legislators as part of his nationwide listening tour, fueling talk of his possible re-entry into frontline politics.
Jubilee Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni confirmed Matiang’i’s engagement with the party, describing it as a symbolic step toward unity and renewal.
“Today, I had the privilege of leading a consultative meeting with former Jubilee Party members of Parliament alongside Hon. Fred Matiang’i and other leaders. Together, we reflected on our shared journey and laid the ground for the Jubilee Party NDC this Friday. This gathering is more than preparation; it is a reaffirmation of our commitment to unity, renewal, and a politics defined by purpose. Jubilee’s story is still being written, and together we move,” Kioni said.
The NDC is expected to be a turning point for the party as it seeks to reassert its relevance in Kenya’s shifting political landscape.
