Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has unveiled a nationwide grassroots campaign aimed at consolidating support for the Jubilee Party ahead of its presidential nominations.
Speaking in Nakuru County on Friday, October 3, 2025, during a roundtable with youth leaders, Matiang’i announced plans to hold 47 meetings across the country, engaging directly with members in every county and village. The initiative, he said, is designed to expand membership, empower local mobilisers, and strengthen Jubilee’s foundation at the grassroots.
“It is important to note that in politics we work within frameworks and structures. The Jubilee NDC took place last week, and a new, approved constitution was adopted. That marked the beginning of a wider process of restructuring and renewal,” Matiang’i stated.
Building on Jubilee’s NDC
The grassroots campaign follows the Jubilee National Delegates Conference (NDC) held on September 26, 2025, at Ngong Racecourse. The event, presided over by Party Leader and former President Uhuru Kenyatta, brought together senior officials including David Murathe, Jeremiah Kioni, Pauline Njoroge, Peter Kenneth, and Wanjiku Kibe. It also featured a rare appearance by Uhuru’s son, John Jomo Kenyatta.
At the NDC, members reaffirmed the party’s direction, adopted a revised constitution, and launched a membership recruitment drive. Matiang’i emphasised that his engagements with youth and grassroots members are a direct continuation of that process.
A Phased Approach
Matiang’i explained that the campaign will unfold in phases — beginning with grassroots mobilization, followed by recruitment and organizational restructuring, and ultimately culminating in the nomination of the party’s presidential candidate.
“What I am doing is campaigning among Jubilee members because nomination begins with the grassroots. This is the first of 47 meetings I will hold countrywide. I will meet members in every county and village, encouraging them to register and consider me for the presidential nomination,” he said.
Eye on 2027
Having declared his presidential ambition earlier this year, Matiang’i reiterated his commitment to seeking Jubilee’s ticket for the 2027 General Election. He vowed to restore Kenya’s “lost glory” while ruling out collaboration with President William Ruto.
The campaign underscores Jubilee’s renewed efforts to reposition itself ahead of 2027, signaling a strategic push to re-engage its base and elevate its relevance in Kenya’s shifting political landscape.
