Matiang’i Pledges Jubilee Revival, Calls for Unity and Solutions to Education Crisis
Jubilee presidential candidate Fred Matiang’i addresses journalists on 17th November 2025 in Nairobi, outlining the party’s grassroots revival strategy and plans to tackle Kenya’s education crisis.
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has called on Jubilee Party officials to lead a renewed grassroots revival, emphasizing the need to reconnect with Kenyans as the party prepares for a major political comeback ahead of the next General Election.
Speaking during a press conference, Matiang’i outlined the party’s plan for a strengthened national presence anchored on unity, discipline, and service.
“We are going to reclaim our rightful place in the country’s political space by rebuilding our structures from the ground up. This means reorganising our branches, strengthening county networks, and restoring confidence among supporters who believe in Jubilee’s original vision for unity and national integration,” he said.
He detailed an upcoming national tour covering all 47 counties, including informal settlements and remote villages, stressing direct interaction with citizens as central to the strategy.
“There is no place I will not go. I intend to walk into towns, villages, and neighbourhoods to listen to our people and understand their realities. Leadership is about presence, and Jubilee must show up where Kenyans live, work, and struggle every day,” Matiang’i noted.
Matiang’i also reminded officials that the party was founded on principles of cohesion and respect, warning against confrontational politics that could undermine its legacy.
“We are a party of love, dignity, and order , we cannot allow ourselves to be dragged into noise, bitterness, and cheap exchanges. That is below our standards. Our duty is to lead conversations that heal the country, not divide it further,” he said.
He reaffirmed Jubilee’s commitment to the united opposition coalition, highlighting the party’s experience in government as a crucial asset for shaping policy debates and guiding the coalition’s agenda.
A significant part of his address focused on Kenya’s growing education crisis. Matiang’i warned that rising school fees, reduced capitation, and economic pressures could trigger a surge in school dropouts when the new term begins.
“If the current trend continues, we risk facing a major dropout crisis in January. Parents are overwhelmed, schools are struggling to survive, and learners are being pushed out by circumstances beyond their control. This would erase years of progress that Kenya has made in making education accessible to every child,” he said.
He criticised heavy political spending during by-elections, noting that resources that could strengthen learning institutions are instead being channelled into short-term political activities.
“We spend millions on helicopters, rallies, and handouts, yet schools cannot afford essential facilities. Imagine what would happen if even a fraction of that money was invested in classrooms, laboratories, or bursariesour children would have a completely different future,” Matiang’i said.
Matiang’i concluded by urging party officials to rebuild trust, reinforce county structures, and prepare for a coordinated national mobilisation. He said the Secretary General will soon release a detailed roadmap outlining Jubilee’s reorganization and engagement strategy for the coming months.
