Jubilee Party revitalizes its foundation with new leadership
By Kenneth Mwenda, January 22, 2026Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i announced major changes in the Jubilee Party on Thursday, January 22, 2026, following a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.
The party is reviving the Jubilee Foundation, a body provided for in its constitution but inactive for some time. Matiang’i explained the move:
“We are reorganising another organ of Jubilee that has been dormant for a while, and that organ is the Jubilee Foundation provided for in the constitution of the party.”
He outlined the foundation’s key functions:
“The functions of the Jubilee Foundation, among others, are to raise funds for the party, but most importantly, lead in public policy development and coalition-building for the party.”
Matiang’i emphasised the party’s new direction:
“We want to be a party of substance, not a party of slogans, quarrels, and insults. We are a party that is focusing on the future, and we want to make meaningful and sensible contributions to our country.”
The NEC approved the plan that morning, appointing Saitoti Torome as the new Chairman of the Jubilee Foundation. Turome previously served as the National Chairman of Jubilee.
“The NEC has approved this morning the proposal and appointment of Mr Saitoti Torome to be the new chairman of the Jubilee Foundation,” Matiang’i confirmed.
With Torome moving to the foundation, Vincent Mogaka Kemosi was named the new National Chairman of Jubilee.
“Mr Torome has been until now the national chairman of Jubilee, and now that position will be taken over by Honourable Vincent Mogaka Kemoso,” Matiang’i said.
He praised Kemosi as a young and dynamic leader:
“Honourable Kemoso is a practising lawyer, a young, vibrant voice in the political practice in the country, joining our ranks as national chairman and leader of Jubilee.”
Strengthening leadership
Kemoso’s immediate tasks will include working closely with Jubilee chairs across all 47 counties and engaging with chairs of other Jubilee caucuses to strengthen and develop the party.
The announcements reflect Jubilee’s efforts to rebuild after a period of internal challenges and reduced activity. The foundation’s revival is aimed at enhancing the party’s fundraising, policy work, and coalition-building capabilities.
Turomwe’s move allows him to focus on long-term planning and resource mobilisation, while Kemoso brings fresh energy to day-to-day leadership and grassroots coordination. The shift towards policy-driven work signals Jubilee’s intent to distinguish itself in Kenya’s crowded political landscape.
Now operating in opposition, these reforms position Jubilee to contribute meaningfully to national debates and potential coalitions, as Matiang’i highlighted: the party aims to build a serious organisation focused on real issues, not political noise.
The announcements include further changes. The party elevates Jeremiah Kioni from Secretary General to Deputy Party Leader. Richard Moitalel Ole Kenta takes over as the new Secretary General.
These moves come as Jubilee prepares for the 2027 General Election under former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s leadership. Matiang’i already serves as Deputy Party Leader and the party’s presidential flagbearer.