In a move that could reshape the Mount Kenya political landscape, retired President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday chaired a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Jubilee Party at its headquarters in Nairobi.
This marks the first high-level engagement by the party leadership since the conclusion of court battles over the party’s control.
The meeting focused on reviewing party affairs, assessing progress on existing programs, and laying out strategies to reinvigorate Jubilee’s structures nationwide.
Analysts see the session as the clearest indication yet that the former ruling party is plotting a strong comeback — especially in its traditional stronghold of Mt. Kenya.
“The leadership reaffirmed its commitment to restoring Jubilee’s central role in national politics,” the party said in a statement.
The move comes at a time when Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is working to consolidate his grip on the region through the Democrats for Change Party (DCP) and UDA.
Political observers suggest that Jubilee’s reactivation could split the Mt. Kenya vote and complicate the DP’s influence in the area.
With Uhuru back in the picture and Jubilee signaling a revival, Mount Kenya may soon witness a renewed political rivalry ahead of the 2027 general elections.
