The Jubilee Party has announced a major leadership reorganisation following a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting chaired by party leader and retired President Uhuru Kenyatta.

The changes mark a decisive shift as the party repositions itself ahead of the 2027 General Election.

In the shake-up, Jeremiah Kioni, who has been serving as Secretary General, has been moved to the newly created and influential role of Deputy Party Leader (Operations), effectively ending his tenure as SG while placing him at the centre of party coordination, grassroots mobilisation, and alliance-building.

The changes, approved by the NEC, are part of a broader strategy to strengthen Jubilee’s internal structures, restore discipline, and re-establish the party as a credible national alternative at a time when the cost of living, economic pressure, and governance concerns continue to dominate public discourse.

“This morning, the Jubilee Party held a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting chaired by the Party Leader, H.E. former President Uhuru Kenyatta. At a time when Kenyans are grappling with a rising cost of living, economic strain, and a government that has prioritised rhetoric over results, the NEC resolved to strengthen the Jubilee Party’s leadership and organisational structures in preparation for the 2027 General Election,” the Jubilee Party said in a statement shared via Kioni’s official X account.

“As part of this reorganisation, the NEC approved a series of resolutions aimed at enhancing party operations, restoring internal discipline, and repositioning Jubilee as a credible national alternative grounded in structure, policy, and grassroots engagement.”

Jeremiah Kioni’s new role

While Kioni has been dropped as Secretary General, the NEC entrusted him with a powerful operational docket.

As Deputy Party Leader (Operations), he will oversee compliance with party processes, coordinate activities from the grassroots to the national level, and spearhead Jubilee’s engagement with political and societal stakeholders.

“Deputy Party Leader (Operations): Hon. Jeremiah Kioni — tasked with strengthening party structures, ensuring compliance with party processes, coordinating operations from the grassroots to the national level, and leading the party’s engagement and alliance-building with key political and societal stakeholders,” the statement reads in part.

The 9 key leadership changes

The NEC approved the following appointments:

1. Deputy Party Leader (Operations): Jeremiah Kioni
2. Secretary General: Moitalel Ole Kenta
3. Deputy Secretary General: Zack Kinuthia
4. National Organising Secretary: Yassin Noor Haji
5. Chairperson: Vincent Mogaka Kimoki
6. Executive Director: Dan Mwangi
7. Director of Elections: Kiembi Gitura
8. Chair, MCA Caucus: Peter Kados
9. Jubilee Foundation (Public Policy): Saitoti Torome

According to the party, the appointments are designed to enhance operational efficiency, improve coordination, and sharpen Jubilee’s policy and electoral preparedness.

“These changes reflect a deliberate shift toward rebuilding a disciplined, well-structured, and nationally rooted party capable of articulating clear solutions to the challenges facing Kenyans in contrast to the policy confusion, economic pressure, and governance fatigue being experienced under the current administration,” Jubilee stated.

Jubilee’s message to supporters

As part of the resolutions, the Jubilee party reaffirmed its commitment to unity, social justice, economic recovery, and institutional respect, positioning itself as a listening party focused on delivery rather than excuses.

“As the country looks toward 2027, the Jubilee Party reaffirms its commitment to unity, social justice, economic recovery, and leadership that listens to citizens, respects institutions, and delivers practical outcomes, not excuses,” the statement read.

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, who also serves as the Jubilee Deputy Party Leader, will be the party’s presidential flagbearer during the 2027 General Elections.