On Friday, January 23, 2026, the former Narok North Member of Parliament held a meeting with Jubilee Party members in his home county, where he outlined his vision for strengthening party structures and positioning the faction as a formidable player in the next electoral contest.
Ole Kenta’s visit to Narok was his first major political engagement since he was named Jubilee’s Secretary General following a shake-up in the party’s leadership that saw long-serving SG Jeremiah Kioni elevated to the position of Second Deputy Party Leader.
Addressing party supporters, Ole Kenta exuded confidence in his ability to steer Jubilee through a critical transition period, insisting that he did not take the new responsibility lightly.
“As everyone knows, Jubilee has played a key role in Kenya’s democratic journey. We are proud of that journey and we are responsible for the future,” he said.
“Jubilee is founded on democratic responsibility, and I will make sure it retains its national sheen.”
The former lawmaker said his immediate priority would be to reorganise grassroots party structures, enhance internal cohesion, and expand Jubilee’s influence beyond its traditional strongholds.
He also hinted at a more assertive role for Jubilee within the opposition ranks, as political parties opposed to President William Ruto’s administration intensify efforts to build a united front ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
Already, the retired President Uhuru Kenyatta-led faction has fronted its Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang’i as its preferred presidential candidate, a move that has reshaped opposition politics and injected new momentum into Jubilee’s revival.
Ole Kenta said Jubilee would play a central role in mobilising support for Matiang’i’s presidential bid, while also working with like-minded parties to forge a broad-based opposition alliance capable of challenging President Ruto’s re-election bid.
“We are not just preparing for an election; we are preparing to offer Kenyans an alternative vision for leadership, development, and national unity,” he said.
The new SG’s bold tone reflects growing confidence within Jubilee, buoyed by recent opinion polls showing a sharp rise in the party’s popularity following Uhuru Kenyatta’s public endorsement of Matiang’i.
According to a TIFA Research survey released in December 2025, Jubilee’s support surged from 3 per cent in August 2025 to 11 per cent in November 2025, making it the third most popular political party in Kenya behind ODM and UDA.
TIFA attributed the dramatic growth to Uhuru’s more visible backing of Matiang’i and the latter’s elevation within the party leadership, moves that appear to have re-energised Jubilee’s support base.
“The main beneficiary (aside from ODM) is Jubilee, whose support has nearly tripled since August, perhaps as a result of former President Uhuru’s more public support of his former CS Fred Matiang’i’s new position as Deputy Party Leader ahead of the next election,” the survey noted.
Political analysts say Ole Kenta’s appointment is part of a broader strategy to professionalise Jubilee’s operations and appeal to younger voters and urban constituencies that drifted away from the party after it lost power in 2022.
“Jubilee is trying to rebrand itself as a serious opposition force, and Ole Kenta brings both legal expertise and organisational experience to that effort,” said political analyst David Mwangi.
Beyond politics, Ole Kenta is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi.
He was first elected to Parliament in 2013 on a TNA ticket to serve as Narok North MP and went on to serve two consecutive terms before unsuccessfully contesting the Narok gubernatorial seat in the 2022 General Election.
He has also held senior positions in public institutions, including serving as Chairman of Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) and as a Director at the Geothermal Development Company (GDC).
Jubilee has described him as a principled leader known for his firm stance against corruption and consistent advocacy for the protection of the Mau Forest ecosystem, positions that have earned him respect across political divides, particularly in the Rift Valley region.
“A public servant by conviction, Hon Kenta brings to the Party a wealth of experience in elective politics, legal expertise, strategic management and institutional governance at a critical moment when the Party is strengthening its structures and positioning itself to win seats across the country,” Jubilee said in a statement.
The former lawmaker said his immediate priority would be to reorganise grassroots party structures, enhance internal cohesion, and expand Jubilee’s influence beyond its traditional strongholds.
He also hinted at a more assertive role for Jubilee within the opposition ranks, as political parties opposed to President William Ruto’s administration intensify efforts to build a united front ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
Already, the retired President Uhuru Kenyatta-led faction has fronted its Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang’i as its preferred presidential candidate, a move that has reshaped opposition politics and injected new momentum into Jubilee’s revival.
Ole Kenta said Jubilee would play a central role in mobilising support for Matiang’i’s presidential bid, while also working with like-minded parties to forge a broad-based opposition alliance capable of challenging President Ruto’s re-election bid.
“We are not just preparing for an election; we are preparing to offer Kenyans an alternative vision for leadership, development, and national unity,” he said.
The new SG’s bold tone reflects growing confidence within Jubilee, buoyed by recent opinion polls showing a sharp rise in the party’s popularity following Uhuru Kenyatta’s public endorsement of Matiang’i.
According to a TIFA Research survey released in December 2025, Jubilee’s support surged from 3 per cent in August 2025 to 11 per cent in November 2025, making it the third most popular political party in Kenya behind ODM and UDA.
TIFA attributed the dramatic growth to Uhuru’s more visible backing of Matiang’i and the latter’s elevation within the party leadership, moves that appear to have re-energised Jubilee’s support base.
“The main beneficiary (aside from ODM) is Jubilee, whose support has nearly tripled since August, perhaps as a result of former President Uhuru’s more public support of his former CS Fred Matiang’i’s new position as Deputy Party Leader ahead of the next election,” the survey noted.
Political analysts say Ole Kenta’s appointment is part of a broader strategy to professionalise Jubilee’s operations and appeal to younger voters and urban constituencies that drifted away from the party after it lost power in 2022.
“Jubilee is trying to rebrand itself as a serious opposition force, and Ole Kenta brings both legal expertise and organisational experience to that effort,” said political analyst David Mwangi.
Beyond politics, Ole Kenta is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi.
He was first elected to Parliament in 2013 on a TNA ticket to serve as Narok North MP and went on to serve two consecutive terms before unsuccessfully contesting the Narok gubernatorial seat in the 2022 General Election.
He has also held senior positions in public institutions, including serving as Chairman of Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) and as a Director at the Geothermal Development Company (GDC).
Jubilee has described him as a principled leader known for his firm stance against corruption and consistent advocacy for the protection of the Mau Forest ecosystem, positions that have earned him respect across political divides, particularly in the Rift Valley region.
“A public servant by conviction, Hon Kenta brings to the Party a wealth of experience in elective politics, legal expertise, strategic management and institutional governance at a critical moment when the Party is strengthening its structures and positioning itself to win seats across the country,” Jubilee said in a statement.
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