Fred Matiangi returned to Kenya on April 17, landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from America on Qatar Airways. Party officials Jeremiah Kioni and Richard Onyonka greeted him at the airport. His return comes as talk grows about him possibly running for president in 2027. The Jubilee Party has already picked him as their candidate to challenge President Ruto in the next election.
Kioni praised Matiangi for his government experience, mentioning his work on Huduma Namba, health insurance, and education changes. He believes Matiangi has the skills needed to fix national problems. Matiangi himself hasn't said anything about running for president, but Kioni said he would speak to the nation soon. The former cabinet secretary kept quiet since President Ruto took office in 2022. Some people thought he left Kenya because of political pressure and legal threats from the new government.
Matiangi ran several ministries under former President Kenyatta and became very powerful. His support for Kenyatta and opposition leader Odinga during the last election put him against the current leaders. His friends claim investigations against him were just political attacks. With elections coming in two years, his return has started new discussions about his chances as a presidential candidate.
Kioni praised Matiangi for his government experience, mentioning his work on Huduma Namba, health insurance, and education changes. He believes Matiangi has the skills needed to fix national problems. Matiangi himself hasn't said anything about running for president, but Kioni said he would speak to the nation soon. The former cabinet secretary kept quiet since President Ruto took office in 2022. Some people thought he left Kenya because of political pressure and legal threats from the new government.
Matiangi ran several ministries under former President Kenyatta and became very powerful. His support for Kenyatta and opposition leader Odinga during the last election put him against the current leaders. His friends claim investigations against him were just political attacks. With elections coming in two years, his return has started new discussions about his chances as a presidential candidate.
