Jubilee Party Appoints Jeremiah Kioni to Deputy Leader as UDA Plans Coalition Talks with ODM - January 2026

Following a National Executive Committee meeting chaired by former president Uhuru Kenyatta, the Jubilee Party has announced significant leadership changes. Effective January 22, 2026, Jeremiah Kioni has been transitioned from his role as Secretary General to one of the party's Deputy Party Leaders. This change is part of broader structural adjustments within the party. These changes aim to revitalize the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a separate development, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party is also strategizing for the 2027 General Elections and plans to formalize coalition talks with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).

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Jeremiah Kioni demoted from Jubilee party SG role

Jeremiah Kioni has been transitioned from his role as Secretary General of the Jubilee Party to one of its Deputy Party Leaders, effective January 22, 2026. This change is part of broader structural adjustments within the party, announced after a National Executive Committee meeting chaired by party leader and immediate former president Uhuru Kenyatta.