Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has chaired the first meeting of the Jubilee Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) since he regained control of the party.
Digital Communications and Political Strategist Pauline Njoroge, in a statement on Monday, August 5, said that the Jubilee NEC meeting, chaired by the Party Leader, “marks a significant step in reaffirming the party’s ideals, strategic direction, and internal unity.”
“At a time of dynamic political realignments, the Party remains steadfast in its role within the opposition, committed to championing the interests of the people and upholding democratic principles,” Njoroge said.
This comes after Uhuru officially reclaimed leadership of the former ruling party following an attempt by a faction led by the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament Kanini Kega and nominated MP Sabina Chege to take over the party.
Uhuru reclaims control of Jubilee Party
In a special gazette notice dated June 30, 2025, the Registrar of Political Parties reaffirmed the former Head of State as the Jubilee Party Leader.
“Following the Consent Order in High Court Civil Appeal No. E1016 of 2023 — Jubilee Party vs Internal Disputes Resolution Committee & Others — the Jubilee Party National Delegates Conference (NDC) of May 22, 2023, the resignations of three persons elected to various offices subsequent to the National Delegates Conference election, and in exercise of the power conferred by section 20(1)(c) of the Political Parties Act, the Registrar of Political Parties gives notice that Jubilee Party intends to make changes to its party officials as follows,” read part of the notice.
The notice also confirmed that officials chosen during the Special National Delegates Convention (SNDC) held on May 22, 2023, were duly elected.
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Besides Kenyatta, the decision of the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) brought relief to Jubilee Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni and Deputy National Chairperson David Murathe, who were forcefully ousted from their positions, prompting them to seek legal redress.
The retired President alongside Jeremiah Kioni, and David Murathe were reinstated after a prolonged legal battle, which concluded with a High Court ruling on September 30, 2024.
The leadership conflict began when a faction led by Kanini Kega and Sabina Chege attempted to take over the party.
When Kioni and Murathe were expelled from party
In May 2023, the group expelled Kioni and Murathe and suspended National Treasurer Kagwe Gichohi, citing misconduct and failure to discharge party duties. They also removed Kenyatta as party leader and named Sabina Chege as acting leader.
Initially, the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) sided with Kega’s faction in a ruling delivered on July 10, 2023, confirming Kega as Secretary-General and upholding the expulsions.
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However, High Court Judge Janet Mulwa later overturned the decision. She ruled that the February 10, 2023, National Executive Committee meeting — which led to the expulsions — was not legally constituted and contravened the Jubilee Party constitution.
The court nullified all decisions made at that meeting, reinstating Kioni, Murathe, and Gichohi to their respective positions.
Justice Mulwa also declined to find Kega, Chege, and Joshua Kutuny in contempt for continuing to perform party functions during the dispute.
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