Matiang’i set for first public appearance in Gusii as 2027 talk gathers pace

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i is set to make his first public appearance this year in the Gusii region on Friday, May 2, 2025.

Matiang'i, according to a statement released by his secretariat, will begin his tour in Nyansiongo, and make stopovers in Kijauri, Keroka, Keumbu, Kisii Town and Nyamira.

He will be accompanied by elected leaders from the Gusii region, including Governors Simba Arati (Kisii), Amos Nyaribo (Nyamira), Senators Richard Onyonka (Kisii), Okong'o Omogeni (Nyamira), as well as Members of County Assemblies and Members of Parliament. 

As part of his tour, the former CS will make courtesy visits to the offices of the respective Governors of Kisii and Nyamira counties.

While explaining Matiangi's itinerary, Governor Nyaribo, who's part of his secretariat, revealed that the Gusii tour highlights the former CS's commitment to listening to the voices of the common mwananchi.

"Tunaomba watu wajitokeze, wamsalimie. Matiang'i ni mtu wa amani na anataka kuwa rais mwaka wa 2027 lakini kabla hajatangaza lazima apate maoni kutoka nyumbani na kila mahali kwingine," the Governor stated.

Matiang'i jetted back into the country on April 17, 2025, from the United States amid speculations of his candidacy in the 2027 presidential elections. 

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party officially endorsed Matiang'i as its presidential candidate, citing that his extensive experience in public service is the key to addressing the country's woes. 

“We, as the Jubilee Party, have our candidate, Fred Matiang’i. He will face off with the others to ensure (President William) Ruto goes home," Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni stated recently.

Matiang'i has yet to make an official statement regarding his political ambitions.