Nominated MP Sabina Chege has explained why she did not attend the Jubilee Party National Delegates Convention (NDC) held last Friday at Ngong Racecourse.
Speaking in an interview with TV47, Chege said her absence was not a political statement but simply because she had not been formally invited.
“I did not attend the NDC because I was not invited,” she clarified, stressing that attendance required official communication.
Her comments follow an earlier statement by Jubilee Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni, who made it clear that only individuals with formal invitations would be admitted.
“Not every Jubilee Party member has been invited to the planned meeting. Anyone who has not received a message should not attend,” Kioni had stated.
Chege also addressed questions about her position in the party, noting that she was never officially appointed Jubilee Party leader.
“I was not a party leader; I only served in an acting capacity after the retired president left the position. A permanent leader could only be confirmed through an NDC,” she explained.
The NDC was presided over by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, who reaffirmed his leadership of the party. In his keynote address, Kenyatta praised Jubilee’s development record and emphasized its role within the Azimio la Umoja coalition, while leaving room for future realignments.
Kenyatta also touched on past attempts to wrest control of the party, describing them as efforts driven by “paid forces.” He added that his decades in politics had taught him the importance of moving beyond bitterness.
Political observers noted that Chege’s absence highlighted the ongoing internal coordination challenges facing Jubilee as it seeks to restructure and consolidate ahead of the 2027 general elections.
