NAIROBI, Kenya — The Jubilee Party has announced a broad reorganisation of its leadership, introducing several key appointments aimed at strengthening its organisational capacity ahead of the August 2027 General Election. The leadership reshuffle was approved on January 22, 2026, during a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting chaired by party leader and former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
At the centre of the changes is the elevation of Jeremiah Kioni, the party’s immediate past Secretary General, to the newly designated position of Deputy Party Leader (Operations).
In this role, Kioni will be responsible for reinforcing party structures, ensuring internal compliance and leading Jubilee’s engagement and alliance‑building efforts across political and social sectors.
Kioni will serve alongside Dr Fred Matiang’i, who was appointed Deputy Party Leader in October 2025 and also serves as Jubilee’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
Senior appointments and organisational roles
In the wider leadership overhaul, former Narok North Member of Parliament Moitalel Ole Kenta was named Secretary General, succeeding Kioni.
The party highlighted Kenta’s legal expertise, electoral experience and record in governance as assets at a critical juncture in the party’s revival efforts.
Other senior appointments include:
- Zack Kinuthia as Deputy Secretary General;
- Vincent Kemosi Mogaka as Party Chairperson;
- Yassin Noor Haji as National Organising Secretary;
- Dan Mwangi as Executive Director;
- Kembi Gitura as Director of Elections;
- Paul Kados, Nairobi MCA and Deputy Speaker, as National Chairperson of the MCA Caucus;
- Saitoti Torome, former National Chairman, as head of the Jubilee Foundation responsible for public policy development.
These appointments span the party’s national secretariat, grassroots mobilisation structures and coalition‑building arms, reflecting an effort to broaden Jubilee’s strategic reach across Kenya’s diverse electoral landscape.
Strategic rationale and political context
In an official statement, Kioni said the leadership changes signal a deliberate move to reposition the party as a disciplined, well‑structured entity capable of articulating solutions to national challenges.
“These changes reflect a deliberate shift toward rebuilding a disciplined, well‑structured, and nationally rooted party capable of articulating clear solutions to the challenges facing Kenyans…” he said.
Kioni described the restructure as part of Jubilee’s broader strategy to attract and retain voters ahead of the 2027 polls, emphasising unity, economic recovery and responsive leadership.
“As the country looks toward 2027, the Jubilee Party reaffirms its commitment to unity, social justice, economic recovery, and leadership that listens to citizens, respects institutions, and delivers practical outcomes not excuses.”
The changes come amid efforts by the party to recharge its national appeal following a period of dormancy after the 2022 general election and internal legal and organisational challenges.
Former President Kenyatta’s active role in steering the party’s strategic direction has been a defining feature of recent months, with analysts noting his continued influence as Jubilee seeks to consolidate its presence within Kenya’s fluid political alliance landscape.
Political observers say the appointments reflect Jubilee’s attempt to balance experience and fresh leadership while bolstering its organisational infrastructure in preparation for both internal nominations and national contests.
Broader political dynamics
The leadership refresh is also viewed against a backdrop of intensifying competition within Kenya’s political landscape.
Parties across the spectrum are engaging in membership drives, coalition talks and strategic realignments ahead of the 2027 elections.
Jubilee’s revitalisation efforts may influence broader opposition and coalition dynamics, especially as it seeks to assert itself against the ruling administration and other major political blocs.
