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September 16, 2026
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Party billions, 2027 machinery: Inside Jubilee's Matiang’i, Kioni tussle

Party billions, 2027 machinery: Inside Jubilee's Matiang’i, Kioni tussle

Matiang’i and Kioni want to succeed former President Uhuru Kenyatta as leader of the party...

✨ Key Highlights

The Jubilee Party is facing a new power struggle as the succession of former President Uhuru Kenyatta intensifies, with key figures vying for control ahead of the 2027 General Election.

  • The battle centers on control of the party's billions and political machinery.
  • Key figures in the contest include Deputy Party Leaders Jeremiah Kioni and Fred Matiang’i.
  • This fresh tussle complicates succession plans, particularly concerning Matiang’i, who is reportedly the party's 2027 presidential candidate.

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