The Registrar of Political Parties has announced intended changes in the leadership of the Jubilee Party.
According to a gazette notice dated April 17, the proposed changes indicate that Jeremiah Kioni is set to take over as Deputy Party Leader Operations, replacing Peter Kados, while Fred Matiang’i is listed as the new Deputy Party Leader Programs.
“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 (JP) intends to change its party particulars,” read part of the gazette notice.
Vincent Mogaka Kemosi has been nominated as National Chairperson, replacing Saitoti Torome.
Jubilee Party Set for Leadership Overhaul
Other changes include Moitalel Ole Kenta replacing Jeremiah Kioni as Secretary General, Zack Kinuthia taking over from Yasir Noor as Deputy Secretary General, and Yasir Noor moving to the position of National Organizing Secretary, replacing Abdulkadir Haji.
At the same time, Dann Mwangi has been designated as Executive Director, a newly created position.
The Registrar has invited any written objections or submissions regarding the proposed changes within seven (7) days from the date of publication.
The submissions are to be addressed to the Registrar of Political Parties at P.O. Box 1131–00606 Lion Place, Waiyaki Way, Nairobi.
Further inquiries may be made at the Registrar’s offices between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. at the stated address.
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Grassroots Politics
As part of a political strategy, on April 17, Matiang’i outlined plans to expand the party’s grassroots presence by setting up offices in every ward across Kiambu County.
The Deputy Party Leader said the initiative is part of efforts to rebuild the party’s structure from the ground up, starting with Kiambu, which he described as a key stronghold.
He explained that each ward will have a fully operational party office to enhance engagement between residents and party leadership, saying the move is intended to strengthen coordination and deepen the party’s reach at the local level.
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NEDP to Amend Party Constitution
On the other hand, the National Economic Development Party (NEDP) has given notice of its intention to amend its party constitution.
In the same notice, the Registrar stated that members of the public or interested parties may submit written objections or comments on the proposed changes within seven days from the date of publication.
The submissions are to be addressed to the Registrar of Political Parties. Further inquiries can be made at the Registrar’s offices at Lion Place, Waiyaki Way, Nairobi, between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 20(1) (a) of the Political Parties Act, Cap 7D, the Registrar of Political Parties gives notice that National Economic Development Party (NEDP), intends to make changes to its party constitution,” read part of the notice.
