The Jubilee Party, once a behemoth of Kenyan politics, is facing a fresh wave of internal turbulence following a high-profile “betrayal” by one of its senior-most young turks.
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, Hon. Zacharia Kinuthia, the party’s Deputy Secretary General, has officially declared he will seek an elective position on a Democratic Congress Party (DCP) ticket.
A House Divided
The declaration by Kinuthia, a former Sports Principal Secretary and a staunch ally of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, comes at a delicate time for Jubilee.
Since his retirement, Uhuru has been working to revitalize the party, recently handing the mantle to former Interior CS Dr. Fred Matiang’i to spearhead the 2027 agenda.
However, Kinuthia’s decision to seek office via DCP—a rival outfit—suggests a deepening crack in the party’s foundation. As a Deputy Party Leader under the current leadership structure, his exit is seen as a direct vote of no confidence in the party’s ability to secure victory in the upcoming polls.
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The “Matiang’i Factor”
Political analysts suggest that the reorganization of the party, which saw Matiang’i take a prominent role, may be causing friction among long-standing loyalists. Kinuthia’s move is being interpreted as a strategic “exit plan” by those who feel sidelined by the new hierarchy.
“This is a significant blow to Uhuru’s efforts to keep his house in order,” said a local political commentator. “When a Deputy Secretary General looks elsewhere for a ticket, it signals that the brand is no longer a guaranteed winner.”
What Next for Jubilee?
The Jubilee Party leadership has yet to issue a formal statement regarding Kinuthia’s move. However, with the 2027 General Election drawing closer, Uhuru Kenyatta and Fred Matiang’i are now under immense pressure to stem the tide of defections
. If more officials follow Kinuthia’s lead, the party that once dominated the 2017 elections may find itself a hollow shell of its former self.
As Kenyans watch the unfolding drama, one thing is clear: the battle for the soul of Jubilee is far from over.
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