Wambugu Ngunjiri: I like how Muhoho has been introduced into Jubilee Party politics
By Mabonga Makhanu, May 2, 2026Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has said he is pleased with what he described as the gradual introduction of Muhoho Kenyatta into Jubilee Party politics.
In a statement shared on his social media pages on Saturday, May 1, 2026, the outspoken former legislator, who has often criticised the internal operations of the Jubilee Party, also praised the speech delivered by the fourth President, Uhuru Kenyatta, through a phone call during the homecoming event of party Secretary General Montalel Ole Kenta in Narok, describing it as a strong and fitting message.
He further noted that it was encouraging, in his view, to see Muhoho Kenyatta now being publicly brought into the party’s political activities.
“Meanwhile I also like the fact that Muhoho Kenyatta has finally been publicly unveiled & introduced into our party politics.” “”
The event, a Maa Delegates Conference and the homecoming celebration for Jubilee Secretary General Moitalel Ole Kenta, forms part of the party’s ongoing grassroots mobilisation campaign as it seeks to rebuild its structures ahead of the 2027 general election.
Party officials said the conference was aimed at strengthening internal systems, consolidating support in the Maa region, and re-energising the party’s base following a period of political realignment.
Muhoho’s presence at the event drew significant attention, given his traditionally low-profile role in public political activities despite his close ties to the Kenyatta political establishment.
He joined Matiang’i, who has in recent months taken on a more visible role in popularising the party as he eyes the 2027 presidential seat.
Uhuru’s speech
During the same event, Uhuru Kenyatta delivered a fiery speech that left Jubilee supporters present in a frenzy. He took the opportunity to praise Fred Matiang’i, who the Jubilee Party has endorsed as its preferred presidential candidate for 2027 and as part of a link to the United Opposition.
He described Matiang’i as a person who may be slow in politics but, when it comes to work and delivering on his mandate, he is second to none, referring to him as a “kifaru ya kazi”.
He also used the opportunity to applaud Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Jeremiah Kioni for fighting for the party and helping stabilise it at a time when it was nearly being taken over by individuals he did not want to mention.
Uhuru’s involvement in politics
Additionally, he criticised those saying that he should not involve himself in politics, stating that although he is a retired president, he will continue defending his party. He drew parallels with other jurisdictions such as the United States, saying that even though Barack Obama is retired, he still remains active in defending his political ideals.