The concerns were raised during a consultative meeting involving several Jubilee aspirants linked to former Ngunjiri Wambugu, the former Member of Parliament for Nyeri Town.
The leaders said many party members were surprised by reports circulating in political circles suggesting that Matiang’i had been endorsed internally as the party’s preferred presidential candidate.
Speaking during the meeting, one of the aspirants said the party leadership must explain how such a significant decision could be reached without open consultations among party members and leaders.
“We respect Dr. Matiang’i and his record in public service,” the leader said.
Speaking during the meeting, one of the aspirants said the party leadership must explain how such a significant decision could be reached without open consultations among party members and leaders.
“We respect Dr. Matiang’i and his record in public service,” the leader said.
“However, our concern is about the process. Jubilee must demonstrate the same democratic values internally that we advocate for nationally.”
Fred Matiang’i served as Interior Cabinet Secretary during the administration of former President Uhuru Kenyatta and was widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in government at the time.
Fred Matiang’i served as Interior Cabinet Secretary during the administration of former President Uhuru Kenyatta and was widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in government at the time.
His name has recently resurfaced in political discussions as parties begin early positioning for the 2027 presidential race.
However, Jubilee aspirants now say the party must allow a transparent and competitive process if it intends to regain credibility and rebuild its grassroots support.
Another leader at the meeting warned that uncertainty over the party’s presidential candidate could create confusion among those preparing to contest parliamentary, gubernatorial and other elective seats under the Jubilee ticket.
“Aspirants need to understand the bigger picture,” the leader stated. “We need clarity on the party’s strategy, possible coalitions, and how tickets will be distributed across the country.”
The debate comes as political realignments continue to take shape ahead of the next election cycle in Kenya.
However, Jubilee aspirants now say the party must allow a transparent and competitive process if it intends to regain credibility and rebuild its grassroots support.
Another leader at the meeting warned that uncertainty over the party’s presidential candidate could create confusion among those preparing to contest parliamentary, gubernatorial and other elective seats under the Jubilee ticket.
“Aspirants need to understand the bigger picture,” the leader stated. “We need clarity on the party’s strategy, possible coalitions, and how tickets will be distributed across the country.”
The debate comes as political realignments continue to take shape ahead of the next election cycle in Kenya.
Following the 2022 elections, the Jubilee Party has been undergoing internal reorganisation as it seeks to re-establish its presence both in Parliament and within county governments.
The group allied to Ngunjiri Wambugu is also demanding clarity on whether the party plans to collaborate with other opposition formations and how such alliances could influence ticket distribution in politically strategic regions.
“We are asking our party leader to guide us,” another aspirant said.
The group allied to Ngunjiri Wambugu is also demanding clarity on whether the party plans to collaborate with other opposition formations and how such alliances could influence ticket distribution in politically strategic regions.
“We are asking our party leader to guide us,” another aspirant said.
“A clear direction from President Uhuru will help prevent unnecessary divisions and speculation.”
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