Former Nyeri Town Member of Parliament Ngunjiri Wambugu has dismissed claims that the Jubilee Party has lost its political relevance, insisting that the outfit remains a significant force in Kenya’s political landscape.
In a statement shared on his official Facebook page on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Wambugu asserted that Jubilee continues to command substantial representation in Parliament. He noted that the party currently has 30 elected Members of Parliament and senators, in addition to nominated legislators, a strength he said cannot be ignored.
“The Jubilee Party has 30 elected MPs and senators and nominated ones. Jofri wants to pretend we are starting off new like him,” Wambugu wrote, in what appeared to be a direct response to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. His remarks seemed to challenge comparisons between Jubilee and newly formed or rebranded political outfits such as Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).
Wambugu’s comments come just weeks after the Jubilee Party underwent a major leadership reorganisation following a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting chaired by party leader and retired President Uhuru Kenyatta. The restructuring was seen as part of the party’s broader strategy to strengthen its internal structures and reposition itself ahead of the 2027 general election.
Political observers view Wambugu’s remarks as a signal of renewed confidence within Jubilee ranks, as the party seeks to reclaim its influence in Kenya’s evolving political arena.
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