Tension is rising in Kenya’s political corridors after Jubilee Party Vice Chair David Murathe made a surprise appearance during a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting chaired by former President Uhuru Kenyatta. This sudden comeback has reignited speculation about Jubilee’s next big move ahead of 2027.
The high-level meeting, which took place behind closed doors, was confirmed by top strategist Pauline Njoroge in a cryptic yet charged Facebook post. Full post and reactions here. Insiders say it was more than a policy review—it was a signal that Jubilee is done playing dead.
“Murathe walking into that room was a clear message,” one attendee whispered. “Love him or hate him, he still knows how to shake tables.”
With ODM boss Raila Odinga pursuing continental ambitions and internal wrangles rocking opposition ranks, Uhuru’s silent but firm reentry into party affairs could be a masterstroke. The presence of Murathe—long considered a key power broker in Uhuru’s inner circle—adds weight to talk of a looming Jubilee shake-up.
Sources suggest that Jubilee is planning to overhaul its grassroots machinery, reassert its identity, and reclaim space in the opposition narrative. Word also has it that the party might unveil a shadow cabinet to check President William Ruto’s administration more aggressively.
But not everyone is convinced.
Critics argue that unless Jubilee addresses real mwananchi struggles—like joblessness, inflated taxes, and soaring food prices—then even Murathe’s bravado and Uhuru’s symbolism won’t save the party from fading relevance.
Still, for now, one thing is undeniable: the Jubilee house is no longer silent. With seasoned players like David Murathe back on the pitch and Uhuru calling strategy from the dugout, things are about to get interesting.
By Newshub