Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced plans to embark on a nationwide "meet the people” tour, signaling his renewed involvement in the Jubilee Party’s grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The campaign will see the former president travel to different counties, including rural areas, to engage directly with party supporters and local communities.
Speaking during the National Delegation Conference (NDC) on Friday, Uhuru said the initiative aims to strengthen connections between Jubilee leaders and their constituents while charting a clear path forward for the party.
“Mimi nitajitolea sasa kwa sababu tumesema tunataka kuanzisha recruitment drive kuanza kuzunguka mashinani. Kila area tupatane na nyinyi tuongee pamoja na nyinyi…(I will now dedicate myself because we said we want to start a recruitment drive and begin traveling to the grassroots. In every area, let us meet with you and talk together)
"So that together we know which direction forward in the future,” he said.
Uhuru urged delegates to engage with local leaders responsibly, reminding them that those holding elective seats are answerable to the people.
“If you want a seat, the owners of those seats are here. Talk to them well, are we in agreement?” he asked.
The former president also vowed to ensure transparency in all party processes, addressing challenges that had previously plagued Jubilee’s internal operations.
“I will make sure I oversee that process until the end, and those problems that occurred earlier, where people were selling tickets and collecting funds according to the money they were given, that system is finished. Transparency will be maintained in all the procedures that we shall follow,” Uhuru said.
He emphasised the importance of unity within the party, urging members to avoid divisive politics and focus on strengthening Jubilee’s base ahead of the next elections.
“Let’s all be united and avoid divisive politics,” he said.
Looking ahead to 2027, Uhuru promised that Jubilee would field candidates in all elective seats, underlining the party’s ambition to remain a dominant force in Kenya’s political landscape.
The nationwide engagement plan is expected to kick off in the coming weeks, with Uhuru leading the drive personally, signaling his continued clout within Jubilee and his commitment to shaping the party’s direction ahead of the 2027 elections.
