Political strategist Pauline Njoroge has officially resigned from the Jubilee Party, bringing to an end a political journey that spanned fourteen years. In a statement released on Tuesday, July 21, Njoroge announced she was stepping down from her position as Deputy Organizing Secretary in the party's National Executive Committee (NEC) and also quitting her membership with immediate effect.
Njoroge’s political career started in 2012 when she joined The National Alliance (TNA) as a Communications Manager. She stayed on when TNA merged with the United Republican Party (URP) to form the Jubilee Party, rising through the ranks to become a party official.
Looking back, she described those years as transformational, saying they shaped her thinking, sharpened her skills in strategic communications, and gave her the privilege of serving during a defining period in Kenya's history.
In her resignation statement, Njoroge paid tribute to former President Uhuru Kenyatta, the Jubilee Party leader, describing him as more than just a leader. She called him a mentor, a teacher, and a political father who believed in her and invested in her growth.
She noted that Kenyatta not only entrusted her with responsibility but also exposed her to leadership and governance experiences across Africa and internationally. Even though she is leaving the party, she said the former President will continue to be a valued source of wisdom and counsel.
Njoroge revealed that she has been part of the Linda Mwananchi movement since February this year, and her belief in its mission has only grown stronger over time.
She said the movement represents a platform for advancing the aspirations of a new generation of Kenyans through good governance, the rule of law, constitutionalism, accountability, and servant leadership.
Her decision also aligns with the broader WANTAM movement, which she described as a call for national renewal anchored in integrity and people-centred leadership.
She described the decision to leave Jubilee as difficult but deeply considered, saying that every meaningful journey reaches a point where one must embrace a new season.
Njoroge said she is leaving with gratitude in her heart, cherished friendships, and valuable lessons, and that she has immense respect for the party and the leaders she served alongside.
According to Njoroge, Linda Mwananchi is more than just a political movement. It is a commitment to stand with ordinary Kenyans, amplify their voices, uphold the rule of law, defend constitutionalism and human rights, and build a nation where leadership is defined by service, accountability, and respect for the dignity of every citizen.
She said she is stepping into this new chapter with optimism and renewed purpose, believing that Kenya deserves leadership that listens, unites, and puts citizens first.
Njoroge’s exit from Jubilee comes just months after she announced plans to contest for a county-level position in Nairobi in the 2027 general election.
Her move to Linda Mwananchi signals a significant political realignment as the country gears up for the next election cycle, with the movement gaining momentum and attracting leaders from across the political divide.
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