Matiang’i: I’ll carry forward Uhuru’s vision through Jubilee

Jubilee Party presidential candidate Fred Matiang’i during a Jubilee delegates’ meeting held at Thika Greens in Murang’a county on Friday, November 7, 2025. /HANDOUT

Jubilee Party presidential candidate Fred Matiang’i has pledged total loyalty to retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, describing him as a mentor and vowing to uphold and advance his legacy through the party’s renewed leadership.

Matiang’i said his decade-long service under Uhuru’s administration shaped his understanding of leadership, unity and public service.

“I have learnt a lot under Uhuru Kenyatta as his Cabinet Secretary for ten years. I will work with leaders to ensure your legacy continues. We will speak to our people and make Jubilee bigger,” Matiang’i said.

The former Cabinet Secretary made the remarks during a Jubilee delegates’ meeting held at Thika Greens in Murang’a county on Friday.

The meeting was attended by Uhuru, who is the party leader, Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni, and former Murang’a Senator Kembi Gitura—marking one of the most significant gatherings of Jubilee’s top leadership since the 2022 General Election.

Matiang’i emphasised that his new role as the deputy party leader is not about titles but about rebuilding trust with supporters and revitalising Jubilee’s original vision of inclusive governance.

“Jubilee will continue to serve all Kenyans without discrimination or insults. We are here to restore dignity to politics and rebuild a party that unites rather than divides,” he said.

He added that the next phase of Jubilee’s journey will focus on unity, discipline and grassroots empowerment, noting that the party must remain a symbol of hope and stability in a changing political environment.

“We will deliver the next government to make you proud and work with other members of the united opposition to offer Kenyans a credible alternative,” Matiang’i declared.

On his part, Kioni hailed Matiang’i’s appointment as a strong signal of generational transition and continuity within the party.

He said Jubilee is entering a new era of organisation, leadership, and political education aimed at liberating the country from divisive politics.

“We are ready to unite the country and work as a team,” Kioni said, noting that Jubilee’s leadership will prioritise internal democracy and strategic partnerships with like-minded Kenyans.

Former Senator Kembi Gitura urged members to rally behind Matiang’i and Uhuru, describing the new leadership blend as a combination of experience and renewed energy that can steer the party to resurgence.

The Thika meeting forms part of Jubilee’s ongoing nationwide reorganisation and outreach plan, as the party seeks to reconnect with its grassroots base, particularly in the Mt Kenya region.

Matiang’i’s entry into the party’s top leadership marks an important step in Jubilee’s revival.

He has already been endorsed as a presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election. His experience as a seasoned administrator and his close association with Uhuru position him as a bridge between the party’s founding generation and emerging leaders.