The Jubilee Party's disciplinary committee has served former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu with a show-cause notice, giving him seven days to answer nine charges relating to alleged misconduct within the party. The notice, dated September 30, requires Wambugu to explain why he should not face suspension or expulsion. The deadline for his written response is 5 p.m. on October 8.
The charges against Wambugu include the creation and promotion of a "Jubilee Aspirants Forum 2027", which the party claims is not recognised under its constitutional structures. The forum was announced on Wambugu's verified Facebook page on March 17, 2026. The committee argues that the forum's claim of independence from party leadership breaches provisions of the Jubilee Party Constitution 2025.
Wambugu is also accused of ignoring a directive issued on March 27 by Secretary-General Moitalel Ole Kenta, which instructed members to cease activities that could mislead or exploit prospective aspirants. Further charges claim he usurped the authority of party leader Fred Matiang'i by presenting himself as authorised to speak for the party.
Additional allegations against Wambugu include misuse of the party's logo, colours and symbols, issuing communications without permission, and using his personal email to solicit personal information from prospective aspirants for Jubilee activities. Wambugu has been instructed to address each allegation individually, either admitting or denying the claims and providing any supporting evidence or mitigating circumstances.
The notice emphasizes compliance with natural-justice principles, offering Wambugu a fair administrative opportunity to show cause before any disciplinary action is taken. The party's disciplinary committee is taking a firm stance on alleged misconduct by its members, as evident in the show-cause notice served to Wambugu.
As of the publication time, Wambugu has not publicly responded to the charges, and attempts to contact him for comment were unsuccessful. The former MP's silence on the matter has sparked interest among his supporters and party members, who are eagerly awaiting his response to the allegations.
The outcome of this disciplinary case may have implications for Wambugu's future in the Jubilee Party, and potentially influence the party's internal dynamics. The case is set to unfold in the coming days, as Wambugu prepares his written response to the charges.
Key points
- The Jubilee Party has given former Nyeri MP Ngunjiri Wambugu seven days to respond to nine charges of alleged misconduct.
- The charges against Wambugu include creating an unauthorised forum and misusing party symbols.
- Wambugu's response to the charges will determine the next course of action by the party's disciplinary committee.
