The Jubilee Party has filed a complaint to the Registrar of Political Parties to prevent the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) from adding the slogan ‘Mbele Pamoja’ to their newly announced slogan. The complaint was filed through a letter dated November 5, 2026 signed by Jubilee Secretary General Moitalel Ole Kenta.

“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),” the letter reads.

Jubilee argues that since the slogan is registered to them, they want the Registrar to confirm the registration, prevent the UDA from using the slogan and make a written decision on the matter. They have also asked the Registrar to order the UDA to cease using the slogan.

The complaint stems from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties register which shows that the slogan of Jubilee is Mbele Pamoja. It also shows that the previous slogan of the UDA was ‘Kazi ni Kazi’.

The Political Parties Act, 2011 outlines a process for registered parties to change their name, symbol, colours or slogans. Section 20 outlines that if they wish to make any changes, they must give notice to the Registrar and they must assist with the appropriate process including representations.

Jubilee want the regulator to take their complaint into consideration.

The complaint follows the UDA announcing on Thursday that they have changed their slogan from ‘Kazi ni Kazi’ to ‘Usawa ni Sawa – Mbele Pamoja’. The UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar said in a notice that the change was made under Section 20(2) of the Political Parties Act and they are inviting written representations.

The new slogan includes the two phrases ‘Usawa ni Sawa – Mbele Pamoja’ and ‘Mbele Pamoja’ which President William Ruto has been using in recent political engagements. During a rally in Elgeyo Marakwet in October, Ruto urged supporters to take up the slogan through a call and response.

“When I say UDA, you reply, ‘Usawa ni Sawa’. When I say ‘Usawa ni Sawa’, you reply, ‘Mbele Pamoja’,” he told the crowd.

UDA has not responded to Jubilee’s complaint.

Now the Registrar must take Jubilee’s complaint into consideration. However, this doesn’t mean that the UDA can’t use the slogan. It will depend on the regulator taking the matter into consideration and the legalities involved.

The matter comes as Political Parties are starting to position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election. Slogans and campaign messages are becoming more prominent. For now, both parties are at an impasse until the Registrar of Political Parties responds.