Details of Matiang’i tour of Nyamira ahead of presidential bid declaration
Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i is set to start a tour in Nyamira County ahead of an anticipated declaration for the presidential bid.
Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i is set to start a tour in Nyamira County ahead of an anticipated declaration for the presidential bid.
The former CS has been conducting a series of engagements, but has yet to publicly declare his 2027 presidential ambitions amid growing speculations.
Speaking on Saturday, Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo said that Matiang’i will begin his tour on May 2, 2025.
He said the tour will solidify his ambition in the backyard and facilitate consultations with other leaders.
“Our Presidential candidate, Fred Matiang’i, will visit his hometown in Gusii. His journey will begin at 9 am in Nyasiong’o, to Keroka, Kiumbu and Kisii Roundabout and Ikonge Market,” he said.
Nyaribo termed Matiang’i a man who embraces peace.
He said that before Matiang’i declares his presidential bid, he must get blessings and advice from his home turf.
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Governor Nyaribo called on residents to come out in large numbers and interact with him as he begins his presidential bid journey.
Elders from the Gusii community are expected to formally install him as one of their own in a major ceremony at Gusii Stadium in the coming days.
The event is expected to draw key political leaders from across the country.
Matiang’i, who returned to the country recently, has yet to make a public appearance or comment on his rumoured 2027 presidential ambitions.
On Tuesday, Matiang’i joined key opposition figures, including ex-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, for a crucial meeting as they firm up their 2027 plans.
This was Matiang’i’s first-ever public meeting with Gachagua’s camp.
The high-stakes meeting in Nairobi was part of a series of high-profile engagements organised by the opposition as part of early efforts to build a national movement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Other leaders who attended include Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua (PLP), Eugene Wamalwa (DAP-K), Mukhisa Kituyi, Former CSs Mithika Linturi and Justin Muturi.
Over the past week, Matiang’i has held closed-door meetings with key regional and national leaders, with insiders suggesting he prefers private engagements over public appearances.
The April 29 meeting comes at a time when opposition leaders are working on a broad-based strategy to unseat President Ruto in 2027.
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