Uhuru calls on youths to vie for elective seats in 2027, warns against incitement

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta at the Jubilee Party delegates meeting at Kiambu Golf Club on May 25, 2025./HANDOUT

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on youths across the country to step forward and vie for elective seats in the 2027 General Election, saying the future of Kenya must be shaped by leaders who prioritise service, unity, and development over political rivalry.

Speaking at a Jubilee Party delegates meeting held at Kiambu Golf Club, Uhuru said the country needs a new generation of leaders who are focused on transforming lives and building strong communities rather than engaging in divisive politics.

He further said Kenya belongs to all citizens and urged young people not to fear leadership positions, insisting that political leadership should be open, inclusive, and driven by the desire to serve.

“Youths should vie for elective seats in 2027,” Uhuru said, adding that leadership should be guided by vision and responsibility to the people.

At the same time, Uhuru cautioned elected leaders and political aspirants against inciting the electorate, warning that inflammatory remarks could fuel division and undermine national cohesion.

He emphasised that Kenya’s strength lies in unity and urged leaders to avoid ethnic and divisive politics as the country moves closer to the 2027 elections.

“Let us not divide our people because of politics,” he said.

Also speaking, Juja parliamentary aspirant Waruiru Waithaka vying on the Jubilee Party welcomed Uhuru’s remarks, saying the call for youth participation in leadership is timely and will empower young people to actively engage in governance.

Waithaka praised Uhuru and the Jubilee Party for encouraging inclusivity, noting that the directive opens political space for emerging leaders and strengthens democracy at the grassroots.

"We are very happy after former president Uhuru Kenyatta promised that the nomination will be free and fair; we will participate and support our Jubilee Party," Waruiru Waithaka said.

He said the move will motivate young aspirants to join leadership and contribute to shaping the country’s future through constructive politics.

Former Murang’a Senator Kembi Gitura also supported the call, saying the youth remain central to the country’s political future and must be given space to participate in elective leadership.

Gitura said Jubilee continues to position itself as a party that supports generational leadership renewal, adding that empowering young leaders will strengthen democracy and improve governance.

He further urged unity within the party and across the political divide, saying leaders must avoid incitement and instead focus on building a stable and inclusive political environment ahead of the 2027 General Election.