Kalonzo Musyoka is giving his political house a fresh coat of paint.
The former Vice President has rebranded his Wiper Democratic Movement to Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) a move he says is aimed at appealing to Kenya’s youth and positioning the party for national reach.
Speaking to a crowd in Emali, Makueni County last Friday, Kalonzo said, “The party now has a new face Wiper is going national. The new name will be Wiper Patriotic Front so that our Gen Z are fully included.”
The change, officially published in the Kenya Gazette by the Registrar of Political Parties, signals a strategic shift for the long-time opposition leader as he eyes wider support ahead of 2027.
Musyoka urged young people, particularly those energised by last year’s nationwide protests against the Finance Bill, to take up leadership roles within WPF.
“You showed us what patriotism looks like during those protests,” he said. “It’s time you take that spirit into politics. Join us.”
Jubilee Reorganises, Uhuru Stays On
Meanwhile, the Jubilee Party once the ruling party under President Uhuru Kenyatta has undergone a quiet but sweeping leadership shake-up.
Despite recent infighting and court battles aimed at unseating him, Kenyatta has retained his position as party leader. Several key allies, including Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni and Deputy Chair David Murathe, have also survived the purge.
The reshuffle, seen as a long-overdue reset, brings in new names while removing some familiar faces.
Among the new appointees is Beatrice Gambo, now Deputy Party Leader (Strategy), replacing veteran politician Jimmy Angwenyi. Joseph Manje has taken over as Deputy Party Leader (Outreach), stepping into the shoes of Naomi Shabaan.
Yassin Noor has been named Deputy Secretary-General, replacing Joshua Kutuny, while Pauline Njoroge has replaced Mutava Musyimi as Deputy National Organising Secretary.
Former Kieni MP Kanini Kega, who was Jubilee’s Director of Elections, has been removed from his role. The party has yet to announce his replacement.
Two Paths, One Goal?
While Musyoka courts fresh blood under a new banner, Jubilee appears focused on regaining structure after years of internal turbulence.
Both parties are recalibrating as Kenya’s political landscape shifts. The youth especially the so-called Gen Z are emerging as a powerful voice, one no politician can afford to ignore.
Musyoka’s pitch is clear: “This is your party now. Let’s shape Kenya together.”
