As political realignments take shape ahead of the next electoral cycle, local party officials—now rallying behind Dr. Fred Matiang’i—are attempting to rebuild grassroots structures, resolve past organisational gaps, and re-establish Jubilee as a competitive force in Kiambu’s electoral politics.
This has led to political momentum building across the country ahead of next year’s party nominations—slated for between March and May—as political outfits prepare for the upcoming General Election.
In Kiambu County, prospective candidates vying for gubernatorial, senatorial, woman representative, parliamentary, and Member of County Assembly (MCA) seats have stepped up efforts to align themselves with their preferred political vehicles.
At the centre of the Jubilee Party’s reorganisation in the county is businessman Thomas Kimari, popularly known as Gratom Babz. Serving as the county party chairman, Kimari has been coordinating local party operations aimed at revitalising Jubilee’s political footprint in Kiambu.
According to statements made during a recent strategy meeting at Dazzling Gardens in Kiambu County, aspirants across the various elective seats declared unanimous support for Party Leader Dr. Fred Matiang’i’s bid for the presidency.
Speaking at the forum, former Murang’a Senator and senior Jubilee National Executive Committee (NEC) official Kembi Gitura stated that the primary focus of their deliberations was strengthening grassroots mobilization to secure substantial votes for Dr. Matiang’i.
The gathered aspirants maintained that despite the party currently sitting in the opposition, they would resist any pressure to “zone” the region in favour of rival political outfits. They asserted that Jubilee possesses the organisational capacity to field candidates across all elective positions on an equal footing with other parties.
The leaders pledged to run comprehensive, countywide campaigns reaching all wards and sectors to consolidate voter support.
Meanwhile, Mr. Kimari— a close ally of Dr. Matiang’i—reiterated his assurance to prospective candidates that the party will conduct free and fair nominations.
