Former Nyeri Town MP Ngũnjiri Wambugu has moved to the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal (PPDT), challenging recent changes in the leadership and governance structures of the Jubilee Party, citing concerns over constitutional compliance, transparency, and internal democracy.
In a press statement dated 28 May 2026, Wambugu said he had engaged both the Jubilee Party and the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) over what he termed as disputed appointments and decision-making processes within the party.
He argued that despite repeated assurances from the party that all changes were lawful and properly approved, members had not been provided with documentary evidence to support those claims.
“For several weeks I have engaged the Jubilee Party and the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties regarding disputed changes to Jubilee Party officials and leadership structures,” he stated.
Wambugu raised three key questions he said remain unanswered: who made the contested decisions, which party organs approved them, and where the official documentation proving constitutional compliance is kept.
He maintained that these were “basic questions” that any member of a democratic political party is entitled to ask.
According to him, the failure to provide satisfactory responses prompted his decision to escalate the matter to the PPDT for resolution.
Questions Over Party Democracy
At the centre of the dispute, Wambugu questioned whether the Jubilee Party is being run in accordance with its own constitution and whether key decisions are being made transparently through legitimate party structures.
He also pointed to contradictions in the party’s public communication, particularly on by-election strategies, arguing that members deserve clarity on whether political cooperation agreements exist or not.
The former MP further insisted that the matter is not about individual personalities or political ambitions but about institutional accountability and adherence to internal rules.
“Not a Fight Against Jubilee”
Wambugu emphasized that his case should not be interpreted as rebellion against the party but rather as an effort to strengthen internal democracy and governance.
“This is not a fight against Jubilee. This is a fight for a Jubilee that respects its constitution, its institutions and its members,” he stated.
He added that political parties must remain accountable to their members and not operate through a small group of individuals making decisions without consultation.
Tribunal Battle Ahead
The case now places Jubilee Party leadership under fresh scrutiny as the PPDT is expected to examine the legality and procedural validity of the disputed changes.
The dispute is likely to reignite debate on internal democracy within political parties and the role of oversight institutions such as the ORPP in enforcing compliance with party constitutions.
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