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September 22, 2026
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Change of guard: Uhuru relinquishes Jubilee Party leadership to Matiang’i

Change of guard: Uhuru relinquishes Jubilee Party leadership to Matiang’i

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has handed over the leadership mantle of Jubilee Party to Dr Fred Matiang’i, pending approval by the National Delegates Convention (NDC). The event follows.....

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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has formally handed over leadership of the Jubilee Party to former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i, a move awaiting ratification by the party's National Delegates Convention (NDC).

  • Dr. Fred Matiang’i is set to become the new party leader, pending NDC approval.
  • The handover follows a recent High Court ruling that upheld a law restricting retired presidents from holding formal political party office beyond six months post-presidency.
  • This development comes after deliberations at the party's National Executive Council meeting on Tuesday.

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