Former cabinet secretary Matiangi returned home after spending months abroad. His return sparked fresh talk about his plans to run for president in 2027. Political allies Kioni and Onyonka have already publicly backed him for the top job.
Matiangi served as a powerful official during former President Uhuru Kenyatta's administration. He has been hidden from public view overseas since President William Ruto won the election. His comeback comes as support grows within the Jubilee Party, which announced its readiness to support his candidacy.
The party posted on social media that everything was ready for his campaign. Kioni repeatedly asked Matiangi to lead their party into the next election. He warned against attempts to stop Matiangi's political career, saying such efforts would not succeed.
At a party meeting in Kisii County on April 6, Kioni confirmed they approved Matiangi to represent them in the presidential race. He criticized people who pretended to want unity but actually tried to divide the community. Nyamira Senator Okong'o Omogeni also expressed his backing for Matiangi's presidential ambitions.
Matiangi served as a powerful official during former President Uhuru Kenyatta's administration. He has been hidden from public view overseas since President William Ruto won the election. His comeback comes as support grows within the Jubilee Party, which announced its readiness to support his candidacy.
The party posted on social media that everything was ready for his campaign. Kioni repeatedly asked Matiangi to lead their party into the next election. He warned against attempts to stop Matiangi's political career, saying such efforts would not succeed.
At a party meeting in Kisii County on April 6, Kioni confirmed they approved Matiangi to represent them in the presidential race. He criticized people who pretended to want unity but actually tried to divide the community. Nyamira Senator Okong'o Omogeni also expressed his backing for Matiangi's presidential ambitions.
