Jubilee Party Protests over UDA’s use of its ‘Mbele Pamoja’ Slogan

The former ruling Jubilee Party has petitioned the Registrar of Political Parties seeking to stop the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) from using the phrase ‘Mbele Pamoja’ in its newly announced slogan, ‘Usawa ni Sawa – Mbele Pamoja’.

In a letter dated November 5, 2026, Jubilee Secretary General Moitalel Ole Kenta asked the registrar to intervene, arguing that the phrase is already registered as the party’s official slogan.

The complaint follows a public announcement by UDA on November 5 confirming a change of its slogan from ‘Kazi ni Kazi’ to ‘Usawa ni Sawa – Mbele Pamoja’.

Jubilee maintains that ‘Mbele Pamoja’ forms part of its registered identity and has featured in its  political messaging, public engagements and interactions with voters.

The party says UDA’s adoption of the phrase could create confusion among the public, supporters and voters over the identities and political associations of the two parties.

“Jubilee Party hereby formally lodges a complaint with your office concerning the adoption and intended use of its registered political slogan, “MBELE PAMOJA,” by the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), as part of the latter’s newly announced political slogan, “Usawa ni Sawa – Mbele Pamoja” read the statement in part.

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Jubilee cites Political Parties Act

In its petition addressed to the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties at Lion Place, Sarit Centre, Jubilee cited provisions of the Political Parties Act, Cap. 7D, which govern the registration and regulation of political parties.

The party referred to Section 34(e), which requires the registrar to maintain a register of political parties and their symbols while safeguarding their distinct identities.

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It also cited Section 34(a) and (g), which provide for the registrar’s regulatory, monitoring and investigative responsibilities, including handling complaints involving political parties.

Jubilee further pointed to Section 20(1)(d) of the Act, which recognises a party’s slogan as one of its registered particulars. The provision requires political parties intending to change their registered particulars to notify the registrar, who is required to publish the changes in the Kenya Gazette within 14 days.