Rallies Jubilee Officials to Kickstart Grassroots Revival Ahead of 2027.

Rallies Jubilee Officials to Kickstart Grassroots Revival Ahead of 2027.

Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i speaks to Jubilee Party officials during a strategy meeting in Nairobi, outlining plans for the party’s grassroots revival.

By Jeff Oyugi 

Nairobi - November 17, 2025

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang'i has urged Jubilee Party officials to launch an intensive grassroots rebuilding campaign, saying the party must restore its national footprint and reconnect with voters as it prepares for a major political comeback ahead of the next General Election.

Addressing county coordinators during a strategy meeting, Matiang’i said Jubilee is entering a renewed phase anchored on unity, discipline, and service to the people.

“We are going to reclaim our rightful place in Kenya’s political landscape by rebuilding our structures from the ground up,” he said. “This means reorganising our branches, strengthening county networks, and restoring confidence among supporters who still believe in Jubilee’s original vision of national unity and integration.”

Matiang’i announced that he will soon embark on a nationwide tour covering all 47 counties including informal settlements and remote villages to directly engage citizens.

“There is no place I will not go,” he said. “I intend to walk into towns, villages, and neighbourhoods to listen to our people. Leadership is about presence, and Jubilee must show up where Kenyans live, work, and struggle every day.”

He reminded party officials that Jubilee was founded on principles of cohesion and respect, cautioning against confrontational politics that he said erode the party’s legacy.

“We are a party of love, dignity, and order. We cannot allow ourselves to be dragged into noise, bitterness, and cheap exchanges. Our duty is to lead conversations that heal the country, not divide it.”

Matiang’i reaffirmed the party’s commitment to the united opposition coalition, saying Jubilee’s experience in government positions it as a key contributor to policy debates and national oversight. He noted that a coordinated opposition remains vital in safeguarding public interest.

A significant part of his address focused on what he termed a looming national education crisis. Matiang’i warned that rising school fees, reduced government capitation, and the economic burden on families could trigger a surge in school dropouts when learning resumes.

“If the current trend continues, we risk facing a major dropout crisis in January,” he said. “Parents are overwhelmed, schools are struggling to survive, and learners are being pushed out by circumstances beyond their control. This would reverse years of progress in expanding access to education.”

He also criticised the heavy spending witnessed during recent political by-elections, saying public resources that could improve schools are being poured into short-term political theatrics.

“We spend millions on helicopters, rallies, and handouts, yet schools cannot afford essential facilities. Imagine if even a fraction of that money went to classrooms, laboratories, or bursaries to our children would have a completely different future.”

Matiang’i urged officials to rebuild internal trust, reinforce county structures, and prepare for a coordinated national mobilisation plan. He said the Secretary-General will soon release a detailed roadmap outlining the party’s reorganisation and engagement strategy in the coming months.