Uhuru makes appearance at Jubilee Party meeting in Thika
By Faith Lagat, November 7, 2025Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, leader of the Jubilee Party, has on November 7, 2025, arrived in Thika for a grassroots leaders’ meeting at Thika Greens.
He was joined at the meeting by the party’s flag bearer, Fred Matiang’i, and by regional leaders, Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni, showcasing a vibrant atmosphere as Jubilee leaders gathered to strategise and strengthen party unity ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The meeting comes shortly after Matiang’i officially accepted his nomination as Jubilee’s presidential candidate, a decision ratified by the National Executive Council (NEC) on October 30, 2025, under Kenyatta’s virtual chairmanship. Matiang’i expressed his gratitude on X, affirming his commitment to the party and his role as deputy leader within the United Opposition.
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“I am deeply honoured by the Jubilee Party National Executive Committee’s unanimous acceptance of my formal application to be the Party’s presidential nominee. I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to serve as Deputy Party Leader, and I graciously accept the Party’s nomination to serve as its representative within the United Opposition.”
His endorsement is a cornerstone of Jubilee’s strategy to re-energise its base through a nationwide membership drive, aiming to rebuild grassroots networks and public trust.
Uhuru Kenyatta was seen dancing jubilantly alongside Fred Matiang’i, Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni, and other party leaders ahead of the meeting.
Party leadership and strategy
Kioni earlier emphasised the NEC’s comprehensive plan to strengthen the party, focusing on unity, development, and democracy.
He highlighted Matiang’i’s dual role, representing Jubilee within the United Opposition while leading the party’s charge forward, especially in Kenyatta’s occasional absence. This approach underscores Jubilee’s intent to reposition itself as a formidable political force despite past challenges following the 2022 elections.
Matiang’i defended his consistency and experience, dismissing notions of being a political project and reaffirming his decade-long service under Jubilee. His readiness to lead, demonstrated during a homecoming event in May 2025, resonates with the party’s revival narrative.
Through these efforts, Jubilee aims to consolidate its grassroots support while positioning Matiang’i and Kenyatta as central figures in the party’s resurgence.