By John Kariuki
NAIROBI, April 22, 2026
Following the conclusion of final rites for the late Hon. David Kiaraho, the Jubilee Party has swiftly moved into campaign mode, issuing a formal appeal to its coalition partners ahead of the forthcoming Ol Kalou Constituency by-election.
In a strongly worded statement, Secretary General Hon. Moitalel Ole Kenta emphasized the need for what he termed a “credible, united, and formidable alternative government,” calling on partners within the United Alternative Government to rally behind a single opposition candidate under the Jubilee Party banner. The party argues that unity will be key in securing a decisive win in the closely watched contest.
The by-election has been necessitated by the passing of Hon. David Kiaraho, a long serving Jubilee legislator who has been eulogized by the party as a leader defined by humility, service, and an unwavering connection to his constituents. Jubilee maintains that since the seat was previously under its stewardship, it is both politically and morally consistent for the coalition to consolidate support behind its preferred candidate.
The party has further pledged to conduct internal nominations that are free, fair and transparent, promising a process that reflects the will of party members and the broader electorate.
According to the statement, this approach is intended to strengthen internal democracy while ensuring that the eventual flagbearer commands legitimacy and broad based support.
Jubilee also framed its current position as part of a broader philosophy of political cooperation, citing past instances where it made strategic concessions in favour of opposition unity. It pointed to the Mbeere North constituency, where it supported a consolidated front during constituency and ward elections, as well as the Emurua Dikirr constituency in Narok County, where similar consensus building efforts reportedly yielded electoral success.
“This approach is intentional, principled, and aligned with the expectations of Kenyans who are calling on us to act as one,” the SG Ole Kenta noted,
underscoring the party’s renewed push for opposition cohesion in competitive electoral spaces.
Despite the immediate focus on Ol Kalou, the party was quick to signal its broader political ambitions. Hon. Moitalel Ole Kenta clarified that Jubilee’s call for unity should not be interpreted as political retreat, but rather as a strategic alignment within the opposition landscape ahead of future contests.
Looking beyond the by-election, the party confirmed that it will field candidates in all elective positions from Member of County Assembly MCA seats to the presidency in the 2027 General Election.
The declaration signals what Jubilee describes as a structured and determined resurgence across all 47 counties, positioning the party for a comprehensive national political comeback.
