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The Political Decency, Peace and Accountability Charter was to be signed on Tuesday at the end of a two-day NCIC retreat aimed at developing measures to curb political violence, incitement and the use of goons ahead of Kenya’s 2027 general election.
Kioni said the tradition of electing party leaders through the National Delegates Convention had been central to Jubilee’s operations since its formation and should guide the current transition.
The Suba North MP has previously maintained that the action taken against Sifuna may have helped raise his profile beyond Nairobi.
Addressing journalists in Nairobi on Tuesday, Owino said his decision followed a February 2025 meeting at Bomas of Kenya that was organised by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and which he understood was intended to endorse Sakaja.
Uhuru has further committed to ensuring that the handover is completed in accordance with the law and Jubilee Party’s governing constitution.
Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on Tuesday, the coalition said the reforms were necessary to guarantee credible, transparent and accountable elections.
The code sets out the conduct expected from political parties, candidates, agents and supporters during the election period, while the Election Offences Act makes activities such as bribery, violence, intimidation, multiple voting and interference with electoral processes criminal offences.
In his ruling on Monday, Justice Mugambi clarified that the law does not prevent retired presidents from joining political parties or taking part in political activities. Instead, the restriction applies specifically to holding leadership positions in political parties after the six-month period following their departure from State House.
The committee, chaired by Prof Adams Oloo, will coordinate commemorative activities planned for the week of October 15, with the family saying the full programme would be announced once preparations are complete
The Deputy President said political parties had the freedom to organise rallies and mobilise their supporters, but urged their members not to engage in actions that could trigger chaos or disturb peace.
The counties covered by the exercise are Wajir, Marsabit, Isiolo, Kisii, Samburu, Nandi, Vihiga, Baringo, Nakuru, Mombasa, Embu, Meru and Tharaka Nithi.
Speaking to the Kenyan community in Portland, Oregon, United States, on Friday, September 11, 2026, Gachagua said the opposition principals had chosen to work through their individual party structures as they prepare to settle on a joint presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election.