Addressing a group of party delegates during a private consultative forum, Matiang’i revisited long standing grievances that, according to him, have weakened the party from within.
He explained that retired President Uhuru Kenyatta had quietly wrestled with concerns over how Jubilee handled its nomination exercises in past elections.
Matiang’i said the process was frequently marred by favouritism, with a few relatives and close associates enjoying an unfair advantage while loyal party workers were sidelined.
He argued that these practices were not small missteps but deep cuts that pushed many committed members out of the party and created lasting bitterness at the grassroots.
Matiang’i emphasised that Jubilee cannot hope to rebuild its national image while repeating the same internal mistakes.
He insisted that a party seeking public trust must demonstrate order, fairness and a clear commitment to democratic competition.
Without these values, he said, Jubilee risks presenting itself as a fractured organisation that is unable to manage its own affairs, let alone govern a country.
He also urged leaders to avoid airing their disagreements in emotional or inappropriate spaces, saying that disputes should be handled through organised party structures rather than in public settings that attract unnecessary drama.
According to Matiang’i, leaders must carry themselves with dignity, especially when addressing sensitive matters.
Matiang’i ended his address by calling for a fresh start anchored on transparency and equal opportunity.
Every member, he said, deserves honest treatment and a fair chance to contest for any position.
Jubilee, he noted, can only reclaim its strength if it confronts its past openly and creates systems that give people confidence instead of doubt.
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