Former Nyeri MP Wambugu Redirects Complaint Letter to Jubilee Secretary General

Former Ngunjiri Wambugu has formally redirected his earlier complaint letter regarding internal party matters to the Secretary General of the Jubilee Party following instructions issued during a recent press conference by party leadership.

In a statement released on Thursday, Wambugu said the communication was reassigned to the Secretary General after being initially addressed to Party Leader Uhuru Kenyatta. He noted that the move followed guidance given during a press briefing by Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni.

The former Nyeri Town MP said his letter sought clarification on several issues affecting the party’s direction, alliances, and leadership decisions ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Wambugu emphasized that members should not face criticism for raising concerns about decisions made within the party.

“I have specifically impressed on the party leadership to desist from casting aspersions on members who are brave enough to challenge decisions made by the Party that they do not understand or agree with,” he said.

According to Wambugu, questioning party decisions is a fundamental right of members, protected under both the party constitution and Kenya’s national constitution.

In the communication, he also raised concerns over what he termed as the apparent absence of strong Jubilee Party branding and visibility during recent political events. He warned that the lack of party merchandise and clear positioning could create the impression that Jubilee had ceded some political spaces to other formations.

The former lawmaker further sought clarification on whether the party had entered into any informal political agreements with other parties regarding zoning or allocation of elective positions ahead of the 2027 elections.

He argued that aspirants planning to run under the Jubilee Party banner require clear communication from the leadership to enable them to plan their campaigns effectively and avoid unnecessary internal conflicts.

Wambugu also referenced past instances where senior Jubilee officials publicly supported candidates from other parties, noting that such actions could create confusion among party members and supporters.

To address the concerns raised, he revealed that some Jubilee aspirants are planning to convene a Jubilee Aspirants Forum meeting later this month to discuss the issues with the party leadership and explore possible solutions.

Despite the concerns, Wambugu welcomed the opening of communication channels between the party leadership and aspiring candidates, expressing optimism that the discussions would help chart a unified path forward for the party.

He maintained that the goal of raising the issues was to strengthen the party as it prepares for the next electoral cycle.