NAIROBI, Kenya—Jan 22, 2026 — Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party has embarked on a significant leadership reshuffle as it seeks to consolidate its ranks and reposition itself ahead of the 2027 general election.
At a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting chaired by Kenyatta, the party announced a series of appointments aimed at strengthening organizational structures, restoring internal discipline, and enhancing its national reach. The changes signal Jubilee’s determination to project unity and present itself as a credible alternative amid growing economic pressures and public disillusionment with the current administration.
Central to the reshuffle is the appointment of former Narok North MP and High Court advocate Richard Moitalel Ole Kenta as Secretary-General. Ole Kenta, who served two parliamentary terms and contested the Narok gubernatorial seat in 2022, brings extensive experience from both politics and public institutions, including his previous roles as Kenya Wine Agencies Limited Chairperson and Geothermal Development Company director.
Jeremiah Kioni, who now assumes the role of Deputy Party Leader (Operations), will spearhead the strengthening of party structures from the grassroots to the national level and lead engagement with key political and societal stakeholders.
He will work closely with former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, widely seen as the party’s favored presidential candidate.
Other appointments include Zack Kinuthia as Deputy Secretary-General, Yassin Noor Haji as National Organising Secretary, Vincent Mogaka Kimoki as Chairperson, Dan Mwangi as Executive Director, and Kiembi Gitura as Director of Elections.
Jubilee also appointed Peter Kados as Chair of the MCA Caucus and Saitoti Torome to oversee public policy through the Jubilee Foundation.
The NEC described the reshuffle as a deliberate step towards rebuilding a disciplined and well-structured party capable of articulating clear solutions to Kenya’s economic and social challenges.
In its statement, Jubilee reaffirmed its commitment to unity, social justice, and leadership that delivers practical outcomes, urging members and supporters to rally behind the new leadership.
Political analysts say the changes reflect Jubilee’s efforts to stabilize its leadership, rebuild trust, and project cohesion after years of internal wrangles and defections following its 2022 election defeat.
With the 2027 elections on the horizon, the party is now positioning itself as a structured, policy-driven alternative to the current government.
