Moitalel Ole Kenta, the newly appointed Secretary General of the Jubilee Party, has pledged to renew the party’s organisational strength and uphold its core values as Kenya heads into a crucial election year.
Ole Kenta, a seasoned politician and former Member of Parliament for Narok North Constituency, accepted the role with humility and a firm commitment to internal democracy, inclusivity and fairness. His appointment follows a strategic leadership reshuffle approved by the Jubilee Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), chaired by Party Leader Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta.
“I stand before you deeply honoured by the trust placed in me to serve as Secretary General of the Jubilee Party,” Ole Kenta said during a press briefing on Friday, January 23, 2026. “I accept this responsibility with humility, gratitude and a full awareness of the duty it carries to the party, to its members and to the democratic values we stand for.”
Ole Kenta, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi, first entered Parliament in 2013 on a The National Alliance (TNA) ticket and served two consecutive terms as MP for Narok North until 2022. He later contested the Narok County gubernatorial seat. His career also spans senior roles in public institutions, including as Chairman of the Kenya Wine Agencies Limited and as a Director at the Geothermal Development Company.
His appointment comes as Jeremiah Kioni, the immediate former Secretary General, transitions to a new role as Deputy Party Leader (Operations), charged with overseeing mobilisation, coordination and engagement across the party’s structures. Kioni will work alongside Jubilee’s Presidential Candidate and fellow Deputy Party Leader, Dr. Fred Matiang’i.
In his remarks, Ole Kenta reaffirmed his dedication to the party’s founding principles of unity, inclusivity, democracy and social justice, as enshrined in the Jubilee constitution. He stressed that the office of the Secretary General must function as the party’s “engine room,” strengthening grassroots structures and ensuring Jubilee remains a credible national institution.
He also spoke directly to women and youth, promising meaningful inclusion in leadership and decision‑making processes as part of the party’s renewal. “Women are not just supporters of political movements—they are leaders, organisers and the backbone of our democracy,” he said, pledging expanded opportunities for young people across the party.
As Jubilee positions itself for the 2027 general election, the leadership changes signal a renewed focus on organisational discipline, strategic engagement and broadening the party’s appeal across Kenya.rsion with quotes formatted for publication.
