Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has raised concerns over a possible political arrangement that could influence competition in the Mt Kenya region ahead of the 2027 elections.
In a statement, Wambugu said aspirants are worried about what he described as a potential “zoning” agreement that could give certain political figures an advantage at the local level.
“As aspirants we are concerned there could be an agreement with Jofri allowing him a free hand in Mt Kenya locally; that is zoning, in exchange for a promise he will ‘return hand’ nationally. That there isn’t is an assurance we need to keep hearing from JP party leadership,” he said.
He noted that such an arrangement, if it exists, would undermine fair political competition and limit opportunities for other aspirants.
Wambugu had earlier written to the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties seeking access to official records of the Jubilee Party.
In a letter dated March 18, 2026, he invoked Article 35 of the Constitution and the Access to Information Act, requesting details on the party’s current leadership structure, including recognized officials, their roles, and when they assumed office.
He also requested copies of resolutions, notices, and statutory filings submitted to the registrar over the past 12 months, including those related to leadership changes, internal decisions, disputes, and agreements with other political parties.
The former MP had also written to former President Uhuru Kenyatta raising concerns over the party’s direction ahead of the next General Election.
Wambugu said the request for information is aimed at promoting transparency and accountability within the party.