Jubilee Party Deputy Organizing Secretary Pauline Njoroge has resigned from the former ruling party, ending a 14-year political association and announcing that she will now dedicate herself fully to the Linda Mwananchi movement and the broader opposition political cause.
Njoroge announced Tuesday that she had resigned both from the Jubilee Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and as a member of the party, saying the time had come to begin a new political chapter.
“For the last fourteen years, I have walked an incredible political journey. Today, however, I believe the time has come to embrace a new chapter,” she said in a statement.
Njoroge joined The National Alliance (TNA) in 2012 as a Communications Manager before remaining within the political formation after TNA merged with the United Republican Party (URP) to form Jubilee.
She later rose through the party ranks and served as Jubilee’s Deputy Organizing Secretary.
Her exit ends a long association with the political outfit that propelled former president Uhuru Kenyatta to power and dominated Kenyan politics during his presidency.
Despite leaving the party, Njoroge paid tribute to Kenyatta, describing him as a key influence in her political and professional development.
“He has been a mentor, a teacher and a political father. He believed in me, entrusted me with responsibility and invested in my growth,” she said.
She said her years within Jubilee had provided opportunities to participate in political communication, leadership and governance engagements both locally and internationally.
Njoroge said she was leaving the party without bitterness and would continue to seek Kenyatta’s counsel even after embarking on her new political path.
“As I embark on this new chapter, he will continue to be a valued source of wisdom and counsel,” she said.
Njoroge linked her resignation to her growing involvement in the Linda Mwananchi movement, which she said she has been part of since February.
She said her experience in the movement had strengthened her conviction that it could provide a platform for promoting governance reforms, constitutionalism, accountability and what she termed people-centred leadership.
“Over the months, my conviction has only grown stronger that this movement represents an important platform for advancing the aspirations of our generation,” Njoroge said.
She also associated herself with the broader opposition movement, describing it as a push that went beyond a change in political leadership to encompass what she termed national renewal.
According to Njoroge, the movement’s ideals include the rule of law, constitutionalism, integrity, good governance and servant leadership.
“It is for this reason that I have made the difficult but deeply considered decision to dedicate myself fully to this cause,” she said.
Her decision comes amid continuing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general election, as politicians and political movements intensify efforts to consolidate support and define emerging alliances.
Njoroge did not announce whether she intends to seek elective office or formally join another political party, although insiders indicate that she could be eyeing to be Babu Owino’s running mate in the Nairobi gubernatorial race.
She said her immediate focus would be on Linda Mwananchi and its campaign to amplify the concerns of ordinary Kenyans, defend constitutional rights and promote accountability in leadership.
“I leave with gratitude in my heart, cherished friendships, invaluable lessons and immense respect for the party and the leaders with whom I have served,” she said.
She added that her next political chapter would be guided by what she described as a commitment to leadership that listens to citizens, promotes unity and places public service at the centre of governance.
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