Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has officially taken charge of the Jubilee Party following months of internal wrangles and uncertainty. The much-anticipated National Delegates Conference (NDC) held on Friday, September 26, 2025, in Nairobi drew delegates and supporters from across the country, underscoring the party’s resilience after years of turbulence.
Jubilee’s Deputy Organising Secretary Pauline Njoroge was among the first to celebrate the moment. Writing on her X account, she declared, “It’s Uhuru’s Day! Today, H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta officially takes charge of the Jubilee Party, charting the way forward after nearly two and a half years of relentless battles.”
Spotlight on Uhuru’s Address
The NDC has placed Kenyatta firmly back in the political spotlight. Once Kenya’s ruling party, Jubilee has faced deep divisions since the 2022 General Election, with questions about its survival dominating headlines. Analysts say Kenyatta’s leadership today will determine how the party repositions itself in the national conversation.
Members and supporters now await Kenyatta’s guidance, particularly on how Jubilee intends to consolidate its base and strengthen the opposition ahead of the 2027 polls. Insiders suggest that his speech will be pivotal in silencing critics who predicted Jubilee’s collapse.
Possible Endorsement of Matiang’i
Speculation is also rife that the conference could pave the way for the endorsement of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i as Jubilee’s presidential flag bearer for 2027. Although no official pronouncement has been made, reports indicate that Matiang’i has been engaging with party loyalists discreetly.
For Pauline Njoroge, however, the day was squarely about her former boss. “All attention is now on his address at the Jubilee Party Special NDC this morning, as members and supporters look forward to his guidance and renewed direction,” she added.
Turning Point for Jubilee?
Political observers say the Nairobi NDC could mark a major turning point for Jubilee. With Uhuru Kenyatta’s return to the helm, the party is once again poised to play a central role in shaping Kenya’s political landscape ahead of 2027.
