Long-serving Jubilee Party official Pauline Njoroge has resigned from the party after 14 years, bringing to a close a political journey that began with The National Alliance (TNA) as she shifts her focus to the Linda Mwananchi movement and the wider WANTAM campaign.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Njoroge announced that she had stepped down from the Jubilee Party's National Executive Committee (NEC), where she served as Deputy Organising Secretary, and had also resigned from the party with immediate effect.
"For the last fourteen years, I have walked an incredible political journey. Today, however, I believe the time has come to embrace a new chapter," she said.
Njoroge joined TNA in 2012 as Communications Manager before the party merged with the United Republican Party (URP) to form Jubilee. She remained with the party throughout its evolution and later rose to the position of Deputy Organising Secretary.
Looking back on her time in Jubilee, she described the experience as one that shaped both her political journey and professional growth.
"These fourteen years have been nothing short of transformational. They have shaped my thinking, sharpened my craft and given me the privilege of serving during one of the most defining political periods in our country's history," she said.
She also expressed gratitude to former President Uhuru Kenyatta, whom she credited with playing a key role in her political development.
"I am especially grateful to the Jubilee Party Leader, H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, who has been more than a leader to me. He has been a mentor, a teacher and a political father," she said.
According to Njoroge, Kenyatta entrusted her with important responsibilities, supported her growth and exposed her to leadership and governance experiences across Africa and beyond.
"For all that he has done for me, I remain profoundly grateful. As I embark on this new chapter, he will continue to be a valued source of wisdom and counsel," she added.
Explaining her decision to leave Jubilee, Njoroge said she had been part of the Linda Mwananchi movement since February and had become convinced that it offers a platform to advance the aspirations of her generation.
"Over the months, my conviction has only grown stronger that this movement represents an important platform for advancing the aspirations of our generation: a Kenya founded on good governance, the rule of law, constitutionalism, accountability and servant leadership," she said.
She said her decision also aligns with the broader WANTAM call, which she described as a push "not simply for political transition, but for national renewal anchored in integrity, constitutionalism and people-centred leadership."
Njoroge said she leaves Jubilee with gratitude for the opportunities, friendships and lessons gained over the years, but believes it is time to begin a new political journey.
"As one chapter closes, another begins. I step into it with optimism, renewed purpose and an unwavering belief that Kenya deserves leadership that listens, unites and puts citizens first," she said.
She concluded by describing Linda Mwananchi as "more than a political movement," saying she will now dedicate her efforts to defending constitutionalism, promoting accountability and amplifying the voices of ordinary Kenyans.