Jubilee Party has officially appointed former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i as its presidential candidate and deputy party leader, signaling his formal return to active politics ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking after a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Thursday, Jubilee Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni announced the resolutions, saying the committee had unanimously endorsed Matiang’i to be the face of the party going forward.
“We, as NEC, have appointed Dr. Fred Okeng’o Matiang’i as our deputy party leader going forward,” Kioni said.
“Alongside that, we have also resolved that Dr. Matiang’i represents us at the United Opposition, and on top of tha,t we also received formally his application to be the Jubilee presidential candidate.”
According to Kioni, the NEC approved Matiang’i’s application and resolved that he would carry the party’s flag as its presidential candidate in the next election.
“The NEC approved and resolved that he now carries the flag of Jubilee Party as our presidential candidate and is the face of the party,” Kioni stated.
The announcement marks a significant milestone for both Matiang’i and the Jubilee Party, which has been working to reassert its political relevance after internal divisions and shifting alliances weakened its influence since 2022.
Matiang’i, who served as Interior Minister under former President Uhuru Kenyatta, has in recent months re-emerged in political discussions, with growing speculation about his ambitions for higher office.
His appointment as deputy leader places him at the center of Jubilee’s effort to rebuild its national appeal.
The NEC decision also formalizes his participation in the United Opposition, a coalition of political parties seeking to challenge the ruling administration in the next polls.
Kioni said the move was part of the party’s broader strategy to strengthen its structures and affirm its commitment to opposition unity.
“This is a moment of renewal for Jubilee,” he said.
“We believe Dr. Matiang’i embodies the values and leadership our party stands for — discipline, integrity, and service to the nation.”
