Jubilee Party Director of Elections Kembi Gitura has expressed confidence that partner parties within the united opposition will back Jubilee’s candidate in the upcoming Ol Kalou by-election, even as competition within the broader alliance begins to surface.

Speaking on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at ACK St. Peter’s Kiganda in Mathioya Constituency, Gitura made it clear that Jubilee intends to remain active and competitive in key electoral contests while still working within the opposition coalition.

The event was attended by Jubilee Deputy Party Leader and presidential flag bearer Fred Matiang’i, whose growing role in opposition politics continues to attract national attention.

Jubilee Ready for the Ballot

Addressing supporters during the church event, Gitura emphasized that Jubilee remains committed to internal democracy and will not shy away from electoral competition.

He stated that the party would conduct free, fair, and transparent nominations and move confidently toward the ballot box.

“We shall have free, fair, and transparent elections katika Jubilee. Na kama Zack amesema, akiongea, we are going all the way to the ballot because our presidential candidate is here with us,” Gitura said.

His remarks signaled a strong show of confidence in Jubilee’s political machinery and a clear intention to maintain the party’s relevance within the opposition alliance.

Ol Kalou By-Election Becoming a Political Test

The upcoming Ol Kalou by-election is shaping up to be more than just a local contest—it is becoming an early test of how well the united opposition can manage internal interests while maintaining a common national agenda.

Gitura suggested that while opposition parties are working together under one broader front, individual parties will still field candidates in strategic races such as Ol Kalou.

This creates a delicate balance between cooperation and competition.

Jubilee appears to believe that, despite multiple parties existing within the alliance, its candidate should receive backing from coalition partners in areas where the party has strong political footing.

Matiang’i’s Presence Sends a Strong Message

The presence of Fred Matiang’i at the event added political weight to the occasion.

As Jubilee’s deputy party leader and presidential hopeful, Matiang’i’s continued public appearances are being closely watched as signs of how the opposition is preparing for the next general election.

His visibility in grassroots events like the Mathioya church gathering reinforces the perception that Jubilee is actively rebuilding its national structure while positioning him as a serious contender on the national stage.

For supporters, it also sends a message that the party is not just preparing for future presidential politics, but also focusing on immediate by-elections that could strengthen its political base.

Unity vs Political Reality

While opposition unity remains the public message, the reality on the ground is often more complicated.

Coalition politics in Kenya have always involved negotiation, compromise, and competition.

Parties may stand together against a common rival nationally, but locally, political interests often collide.

The Ol Kalou by-election could therefore serve as an important indicator of whether the united opposition can truly function as one force—or whether internal rivalries will weaken that unity before bigger battles ahead.

What Happens Next

As Jubilee pushes forward with its plans, all eyes will be on how partner parties respond.

Will they rally behind Jubilee’s candidate as Gitura expects, or will the by-election expose deeper cracks within the alliance?

For now, Jubilee’s message is clear: the party is ready for the ballot, ready for competition, and expects respect within the opposition partnership.

And with Fred Matiang’i increasingly at the center of that strategy, the road to 2027 is already taking shape.