Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has chaired a pivotal Jubilee Party National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, held at the party’s headquarters in Nairobi, marking a crucial milestone in efforts to revitalize the party following months of internal wrangles and legal battles.
Although Kenyatta attended the meeting virtually, his involvement signaled a renewed commitment to steering the party forward.
This was the first NEC session since the resolution of a series of court cases that had cast doubt over the party’s leadership and threatened its operations.
The meeting focused on assessing the current state of the party, evaluating ongoing programmes, and developing strategic plans to rebuild Jubilee’s national structures and political relevance.
In a statement released after the meeting, the party said the NEC had reviewed key operational issues and mapped out a strategy for strengthening its grassroots presence and organizational cohesion.
“The meeting deliberated on key issues affecting the party, including a comprehensive review of party affairs, progress made on ongoing programmes, and strategic plans for reinvigorating the party’s structures and operations,” the statement read.
Deputy Secretary General Pauline Njoroge described the meeting as both “crucial” and “significant,” highlighting its importance in reaffirming Jubilee’s core ideals, strategic direction, and internal unity.
She emphasized that the party remains committed to its role in the opposition and will continue advocating for the rights of Kenyans, especially in the context of shifting political alliances.
The meeting comes amid increasing political realignments among former Azimio coalition partners and a broader opposition regrouping ahead of the 2027 general election.
Jubilee, once the ruling party, now finds itself navigating the political landscape from the opposition bench.
Kenyatta, who has maintained a low public profile since leaving office, appeared determined to ensure Jubilee’s survival and reinvention.
Party communication indicated that there will be a greater emphasis on reconnecting with grassroots supporters, restoring internal discipline, and making Jubilee a prominent voice in national debates.
On July 1, the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) formally recognized Kenyatta as the legitimate party leader in a gazette notice, effectively ending a leadership dispute that had split the party.
The rival faction, led by nominated MP Sabina Chege and EALA legislator Kanini Kega, had earlier attempted to take control of the party, claiming to have ousted Kenyatta’s allies through internal processes.
With the leadership wrangles now legally resolved, Jubilee is poised to refocus its efforts on national issues and political consolidation, as it prepares for the next electoral cycle.
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