Jubilee Deputy leader Jeremiah Kioni has warned that internal divisions, leadership disputes and legal battles could weaken the party as it prepares for the 2027 General Election.
Kioni, making his first media appearance since former President Uhuru Kenyatta stepped aside from active party leadership, spoke on Radio Generation, where he questioned Jubilee’s handling of its transition and the interests of party aspirants.
He argued that officials seeking elective seats in 2027 should not simultaneously hold administrative positions such as Secretary-General or Executive Director, warning that competing interests could undermine the party.
Kioni also defended his decision to retain his application for the party leader position, insisting that Jubilee’s future beyond 2027 will depend on how it treats presidential aspirants during the transition.
He cautioned that disciplinary disputes, exclusion and internal wrangles could trigger costly court battles, further weakening the party’s electoral prospects.
The former Ndaragwa MP also warned against perceptions that Jubilee was becoming a regional party, saying its opponents were keen to portray it as a “Kisii party”.
On the dispute surrounding Secretary-General position holder Kenta, Kioni said the ongoing legal proceedings and the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal ruling could have implications for Jubilee aspirants, including presidential hopeful Fred Matiang’i.
His remarks expose the delicate balancing act facing Jubilee as it navigates leadership changes, competing ambitions and the challenge of remaining a credible national political force ahead of the 2027 elections.