Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has issued a strong statement asserting that the Jubilee Party belongs to its ordinary members, not its leaders.
In a detailed message titled “Who Does Jubilee Belong To?”, Wambugu outlined ten key points emphasizing the supremacy of members within the party structure and the constitutional obligations of its leadership.
According to Wambugu, the party’s foundation rests on the principle that leadership positions are held in trust for the members. “All leaders are members of the party, but not all members are leaders of the party,” he stated, adding that this hierarchy makes ordinary members more important than those in leadership.
He underscored that the primary objective of the Jubilee Party is to gain political power (“pawa”) to implement policies aligned with its founding principles. Wambugu warned that no official should consider themselves more important than an ordinary member, challenging anyone who believes otherwise to attempt removing members from the party.
Looking ahead to the 2027 General Elections, Wambugu revealed that Jubilee plans to field 1,882 candidates across all elective positions: 1,450 Members of County Assembly (MCAs), 290 Members of Parliament (MPs), 47 Women Representatives, 47 Senators, 47 Governors, and one Presidential candidate. He emphasized that these candidates will all be ordinary members of the party.
Wambugu further highlighted that, as per the party’s constitution, no member’s ambition is superior to another’s. He cautioned against the use of external forces to undermine or sabotage the ambitions of fellow members, stressing that such actions violate the party’s guiding principles.
He reminded the party leadership of its constitutional duty to treat all aspirants equally and to support them equitably in their pursuit of elective positions. “The leadership must support all of these 1,882 members equitably so that jointly those who get elected can influence policy at their various levels,” he said.
In a pointed message to newly appointed officials, Wambugu urged them to familiarize themselves with the party’s constitution before making public statements. He added that if necessary, he could request the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) to officially confirm the constitutional provisions he referenced.
Wambugu’s statement comes amid ongoing internal debates within Jubilee over leadership legitimacy and the party’s direction ahead of the 2027 elections. His remarks appear aimed at reinforcing the party’s grassroots identity and reasserting the authority of its membership base over its leadership.
