Category: Politics

As Kenya edges closer to the 2027 political showdown, one figure increasingly drawing attention is Rigathi Gachagua. But what stands out is not a direct presidential push—it is a quieter, more calculated strategy unfolding beneath the surface of Mt Kenya politics.From where many observers sit, the game appears to be shifting away from the traditional race for State House and toward something more tactical: control of the ground.

A section of Jubilee Party aspirants has called on Fred Matiangi to refocus his political strategy and prioritize building a strong, vibrant party structure ahead of the next general election.The aspirants, drawn from across the country have expressed concern that Matiang’i’s current approach, largely aligned with broader opposition activities, risks weakening Jubilee’s identity and limiting his influence within the coalition.

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has publicly challenged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to provide evidence supporting claims that he owns shares in Convergence Network Limited.In a statement issued on Tuesday, March 31, Duale accused Gachagua of repeatedly refusing to produce a CR12 document from the Business Registration Service, which lists the shareholders and directors of the company.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has signaled that his preferred presidential candidate for the next election is Kalonzo Musyoka, the United Opposition.In contrast, Fred Matiangi faces a frosty reception from Gachagua. Sources say several factors make Matiangi an unappealing ally.Already, Matiangi’s decision to remain within the Jubilee Party is seen as a direct threat to Gachagua’s DCP dominance in Mt.

Former Nyeri Town Member of Parliament Ngunjiri Wambugu has declared that Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang’i does not need any political intermediaries to secure votes in Nyeri County.Speaking during a Jubilee Party rally in Nyeri Town on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, shortly after the launch of a new party office, Wambugu said Matiang’i enjoys direct support from the people of Nyeri and should not feel compelled to seek endorsement from any other leader.

A section of Jubilee Party aspirants from across the country have come together to form a new lobby group aimed at shaping the party’s internal processes ahead of the 2027 General Election.Dubbed the Jubilee Aspirants Forum 2027, the initiative brings together like-minded party members preparing to contest various elective positions on the Jubilee Party ticket.

Jubilee Party presidential candidate Fred Matiang’i said it’s wrong to compare retired President Uhuru Kenyatta’s regime with the Kenya Kwanza administration.He said the two are entirely different arguing that there is no comparison to speak about.“Kindly let eligible voters register as voters in large numbers,” the JP hopeful appealed.

A group of Jubilee Party aspirants, led by Deputy Party Leader Jeremiah Kioni, has accused the party’s 2027 presidential candidate, Fred Matiang’i, of failing to provide leadership in mobilisation and branding during Opposition rallies.The aspirants allege that at joint Opposition events, only candidates from the Democratic Change Party (DCP) are allowed to address the crowds, while Jubilee aspirants are sidelined and denied a platform to promote their campaigns.

The Democratic Citizens Party (DCP), which former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has tried to position as his political lifeline after impeachment, is already showing signs of internal fracture, with signs the outfit could be headed for absorption into Ruto’s orbit before the 2027 elections.