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May 29, 2026
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Blow to Matiang’i as Court Case Challenges Jubilee Position Ahead of 2027

Blow to Matiang’i as Court Case Challenges Jubilee Position Ahead of 2027

The case could potentially impact the presidential ambitions of the former powerful Interior CS, who was elevated to the position of Deputy Party Leader in October last year...

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Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has filed a dispute with the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal challenging the legality of changes within the Jubilee Party, specifically the appointment of former CS Fred Matiang’i as Deputy Party Leader.

  • The core of the dispute questions whether a constitutionally mandated National Delegates Conference (NDC) was held to approve Matiang’i's appointment.
  • Key individuals involved are former MP Ngunjiri Wambugu and former CS Fred Matiang’i, with the Jubilee Party and the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) as respondents.
  • Wambugu emphasizes his challenge is about adherence to party constitution and procedures, not Matiang’i's presidential ambitions.

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