On Wednesday, September 24, Kenya’s newspapers spotlighted the mounting speculation that Uhuru Kenyatta might hand over leadership of the Jubilee Party to former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.
The Daily Nation led with a story about a meeting of Jubilee figures held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, in which party leaders—including Jeremiah Kioni, James Nyoro, and Ngunjiri Wambugu—reportedly discussed party restructuring and leadership changes. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.+1
Those close to the party say that Uhuru could use the Special National Delegates Conference (NDC) slated for September 26 to amend the constitution and formally endorse Matiang’i as Jubilee’s next leader. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.+1
Matiang’i himself has not fully committed to which party he will run under for 2027, but he is said to be consulting widely. Nation Africa
The move is seen by some political analysts as part of a broader strategy to revive Jubilee ahead of the 2027 polls—rebranding its identity and positioning a fresh leadership face. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.+1
