Matiang’i Allies Register New Party Amid Growing Rift in Jubilee Ahead of 2027
Political realignments are intensifying ahead of the 2027 General Elections, with allies of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i now linked to the registration of a new political outfit — the People Centred Party (PCP).
According to a notice by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP), the People Centred Party is among the proposed political parties currently undergoing provisional registration. The party’s official colours are orange, green and white, its symbol is a bulb, and its slogan is “Fursa kwa wote.” Founding members include Martin Ambrose Mutua, Nancy Kwamboka Omweri, Joseph Gichuki Karuri, Mbogai Sarah Mkarie, James Nyang’au Gichana and Brian Ingonga Inzai.
Sources aware of the ongoing political recalibration say the move is being spearheaded by individuals close to Matiang’i, driven largely by mistrust and growing uncertainty inside the Jubilee Party. Jubilee’s prolonged internal wrangles, fractured leadership, and wavering loyalties have reportedly raised doubts among Matiang’i’s network about the party’s long-term cohesion.
The emergence of PCP is therefore seen as an effort to build a more predictable, citizen-driven platform that could offer Matiang’i’s allies a structured political base heading into 2027. Although the former CS has kept a deliberately low profile since leaving government, the activities of his inner circle suggest deliberate groundwork toward re-establishing political footing.
Jubilee, once a dominant force in national politics, has over time suffered major setbacks due to internal fragmentation, prompting several high-profile actors to seek alternative vehicles. The entry of the People Centred Party is expected to inject a new dimension into the evolving pre-election landscape, especially in the Mt Kenya region where shifting alliances are already reshaping succession debates.
As political camps reposition themselves, PCP’s formation underscores the fluidity of Kenya’s political terrain and signals that the contest for 2027 is already well underway.