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In a dramatic turn of events, former President Uhuru Kenyatta has decisively reasserted control over the Jubilee Party, purging coup-aligned insiders and re-establishing his leadership following a pivotal High Court ruling. The move effectively dismantles the faction loyal to the outgoing leadership team, clearing the path for a Uhuru-aligned reboot in time for the 2027 election cycle.
After a protracted legal battle, the Milimani High Court ruled in mid-June to uphold resolutions from the 2023 National Delegates Convention (NDC), solidifying Kenyatta’s claim to the party’s helm. The court justified its decision by affirming that the convention’s outcomes, notably the appointment of Saitoti Torome as National Chairman and Jeremiah Kioni as Secretary-General, must manifest officially through the Registrar of Political Parties.
Immediate Purge of Rebel Elements
The verdict triggered a swift purge: key figures tied to the so-called “coup plot” — including allies of Kanini Kega and Sabina Chege — were stripped of party positions. Their removal signals a strategic consolidation of power under Uhuru’s loyalists ahead of critical regional and national campaigns.
What the Ruling Changes
- Leadership reset: With court approval, the 2023 leadership team replaces the interim structures installed by the rebel faction.
- Registrar submission pending: Jubilee’s legal team is preparing to register the validated NDC resolutions formally, ensuring institution-level recognition of the changes.
- Defeat for Ruto allies: This outcome weakens the influence of William Ruto’s inner circle, many of whom supported the rival faction’s attempt to seize control .
Mount Kenya Balance of Power Recalibrated
Political analysts warn that the restored Jubilee leadership may now reassert dominance in the Mt. Kenya region — a key swing bloc — potentially countering the inroads being made by Deputy President Gachagua’s new political vehicle.
The ruling factors into the broader strategic play as Uhuru appears to be positioning Jubilee as a central platform, possibly even reviving the party’s relevance as a power-sharing vehicle around his influence into 2027 .
On the Political Radar
- Registrar action: Will Jubilee successfully register the reinstated leadership credentials, or will rival factions seek legal resistance?
- Factional backlash: Could ousted leaders launch petitions or mobilize grassroots dissent?
- Election implications: Will Mt. Kenya voters align back with Jubilee under rejuvenated Uhuru stewardship, or rally behind emerging alternatives?
This surprise political pivot marks a significant reversal. The formerly dissident wing now sidelined, Jubilee stands at a crossroads: will it evolve into a revitalised vehicle under Uhuru’s watchful eye, or will its internal fractures widen ahead of the national contests in 2027?
