Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka’s party has rebranded from Wiper Democratic Movement to Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF). The change was officially confirmed through a Kenya Gazette notice issued by the Registrar of Political Parties.
During a recent tour of Ukambani, Musyoka emphasized that the name change marks a significant milestone in the party’s evolution. Addressing residents in Emali, Makueni County, he said, “The party now has a new face – Wiper is going national. The new name will be Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) so that our Gen Z are fully included.”
Musyoka urged the youth to join the rebranded party, noting that the name reflects the spirit of patriotism and civic engagement demonstrated by young people during the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests. He framed the rebrand as a response to a political shift driven by youth activism and national unity.
Meanwhile, the Jubilee Party, once the ruling outfit under former President Uhuru Kenyatta, has undergone a major leadership overhaul aimed at ending years of internal wrangles. The restructuring has seen the party reaffirm Kenyatta’s position as party leader despite past legal challenges to his leadership.
Key figures who retained their positions include Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni, Deputy National Chairperson David Murathe, and Wanja Maina, the National Chair for the League of Persons with Disabilities.
However, several prominent figures have been ousted. Jimmy Angwenyi, Naomi Shabaan, Joshua Kutuny, Mutava Musyimi, and Kanini Kega are among those who lost their posts. Their replacements include Beatrice Gambo as Deputy Party Leader (Strategy), Joseph Manje as Deputy Party Leader (Outreach), Yassin Noor as Deputy Secretary-General, and Pauline Njoroge as Deputy National Organizing Secretary.
The party has yet to announce a replacement for Kanini Kega, who served as National Director of Elections.
Both moves by Wiper and Jubilee signify a broader trend of political restructuring as Kenya heads into a new political era defined by youth engagement and ideological repositioning.
