I was disappointed! Kioni breaks silence after losing Jubilee leadership bid

Jeremiah Kioni discussed his unsuccessful campaign for the leadership of the Jubilee Party in an interview on Thursday morning, October 8, 2026. Despite the recent events within the party, Kioni expressed that his ambition to lead had not been abandoned. According to Kioni, the selection of the party's leaders should be determined by the National Delegates Convention (NDC) instead of the currently ongoing process.

He stated that he wouldn't hinder the actions of the current acting party leader if he believes he can manage both the presidency and party leadership. Kioni explained that some party members were unaware of the constitutional provisions related to the election of national officials, and he believed another convention should be held to address these nomination and leadership procedures.

He also expressed feelings of betrayal among Jubilee members due to recent changes in the party's leadership structure, but emphasized that it was not his responsibility to determine if those actions amounted to betrayal. Kioni urged party members not to depend heavily on former President Uhuru Kenyatta, the party's previous leader, and advised them to rely on good faith in their actions ahead of the 2027 General Election.