Ruto & Raila Rattled as Gusii leaders Rally Behind Matiang’i’s 2027 Presidential Bid
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i’s presidential ambitions for 2027 have gained significant support.
Gusii leaders have officially endorsed his candidacy for the top position.
The leaders, affiliated with the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) party, announced plans to establish a Presidential Exploratory Team (PET) to assess Matiang’i’s qualifications for the presidency.
UPA national chairman Nyambega Gisesa stated that the team will review pertinent information before reaching a final decision regarding Matiang’i’s candidacy.
The party is actively engaging with other political parties and stakeholders to identify potential collaboration opportunities.
UPA, which has been associated with Matiang’i over the years, has announced its intention to establish offices nationwide in preparation for the 2027 elections.
“We are not leaving anything to chance. We need to bring all like-minded people on board and hope to galvanize adequate support for a possible Matiang’i presidency,” Gisesa said.
Although the former CS has not officially announced anything, there has been a growing chorus of support from his backers, including professionals and politicians from his Gusii homeland.
North Mugirango MP, Joash Nyamoko, notes that Matiang’i could serve as a key unifying figure for the Gusii community in the future.
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Lawyer Danstan Omari shared similar thoughts, encouraging the Gusii community to come together and support one of their own.
“Matiang’i is ripe for the country’s top seat and we will accord him the support to bag victory,” said lawyer Danstan Omari, a close friend and official of the Gusii-Kenyatta University (KU) Alumni Association, where the former CS is an active member.
He mentioned that the former Chief Secretary had a strong academic background before entering the Cabinet, where he excelled in his role.
“It is evident that Matiang’i is a result-oriented person and we have no doubt that he will take our country to greater heights,” Omari said, remarks which were echoed by Gisesa.
“The former CS delivered in all the portfolios he held; education, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Interior,” said Gisesa.
While reflecting on the period when former Cabinet Minister Simeon Nyachae brought the community together, Omari expressed that it would be a significant mistake for the Gusii people not to unite once again.
Ruto & Raila Rattled as Gusii leaders Rally Behind Matiang’i’s 2027 Presidential Bid
