By James Murimi - Reporter
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Kenya, June 15, 2026 - Jubilee Party has formally launched a nationwide grassroots reorganization drive and declared its readiness for the 2027 General Election, with the party accusing President William Ruto's administration of failing to deliver on its promises to Kenyans.
In a statement sent to newsrooms on Monday after a consultative meeting of Jubilee grassroots leaders from all 47 counties, Secretary General Moitalel Ole Kenta said the party had resolved to rebuild its structures across the country while preparing for what could be a fierce battle for State House in 2027.
The meeting, chaired by Jubilee Deputy Party Leader and presidential candidate Dr. Fred Matiang'i at the party headquarters in Nairobi, brought together county chairpersons, branch officials and grassroots leaders to assess the state of the party and the country's political direction.
According to Kenta, the party will immediately embark on a comprehensive restructuring and reactivation of its organs from the polling station level to the national leadership.
"Strong political parties are built from the ground up, and we are determined to establish vibrant and functional structures in every polling station, ward, constituency and county across Kenya," Kenta said.
He said the party had also approved a nationwide membership recruitment and mobilization campaign aimed at expanding Jubilee's presence and reconnecting with voters ahead of the next General Election.
"We recognize that millions of Kenyans are increasingly looking for a credible political home that listens to their concerns and champions their interests. Jubilee Party is prepared to provide that platform," he said.
Kenta said the meeting resolved to deepen engagement with young people, women, professionals, business owners, farmers and workers whom the party believes have borne the brunt of the country's economic hardships.
The Jubilee Secretary General used the occasion to launch a blistering attack on the Kenya Kwanza administration, claiming the government had failed to translate its campaign promises into tangible improvements in the lives of ordinary citizens.
"Three years ago, Kenyans were promised lower taxes, lower food prices, more jobs, affordable credit and a better quality of life. Instead, Kenyans are grappling with one of the most difficult economic periods in recent history," Kenta said.
He argued that families across the country continue to struggle with the rising cost of living, while businesses are shutting down and unemployment remains a major concern among the youth.
"Families are struggling to put food on the table. Businesses are closing their doors. Youth unemployment continues to rise. Farmers are facing uncertainty. Millions of hardworking citizens wake up every day wondering how they will meet the cost of basic necessities," he said.
Kenta further accused President Ruto's administration of focusing on rhetoric rather than solutions.
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"The Kenya Kwanza administration has mastered the art of making promises, but has fallen short in delivering meaningful solutions to the challenges confronting ordinary wananchi," he said.
The remarks are likely to intensify political temperatures as opposition parties begin positioning themselves for the 2027 contest.
At the same time, Kenta expressed concern over what he described as increasing political intolerance and attempts to divide Kenyans along ethnic, regional and political lines.
"We are equally concerned by the growing culture of political intolerance, division and attempts to pit communities against one another for political gain," he said.
"Kenya belongs to all of us. No Kenyan should be targeted, discriminated against or marginalized because of their region, ethnicity, religion or political opinion."
Kenta reaffirmed Jubilee's commitment to national unity, inclusivity, constitutionalism, economic empowerment and social justice, saying the party would continue championing a politics that unites rather than divides Kenyans.
He said the grassroots leadership meeting had sent a clear signal that Jubilee was rebuilding and positioning itself as a formidable political force ahead of the next election.
"The grassroots leadership gathered here today has sent a clear and unequivocal message. Jubilee Party is reorganizing, rebuilding and preparing itself to once again become a formidable national movement capable of offering leadership to our country," Kenta said.
The Secretary General said the party would continue engaging citizens across all counties as it develops what it termed a people-centered agenda focused on addressing the country's economic and social challenges.
With Matiang'i increasingly emerging as Jubilee's flagbearer for the presidency, Monday's meeting marked one of the clearest indications yet that the former Interior Cabinet Secretary's camp has shifted from internal party reorganization to an active campaign for power in 2027.
"The work of rebuilding our Party and restoring hope to our nation has begun," Kenta declared.