Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has issued a bold statement affirming that former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i will be on the 2027 presidential ballot regardless of any legal hurdles placed in his path. Speaking during a delegates meeting in Keumbu, Kisii County, on Friday, Kioni alleged that there are calculated attempts to frustrate Matiang’i’s political ambitions through court cases.
Kioni stated that the Jubilee Party has already endorsed Dr. Matiang’i as its presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election, and no amount of political intimidation or legal threats will deter that path.
“Watasema Matiang’i ako na makosa sijui 28 ama 44 whatever number he is given hiyo ni yao. Lakini hata wamueke jela, tutachagua yeye,” Kioni declared passionately, adding that the former CS remains a symbol of hope and unity for the Gusii region.
The Jubilee SG also warned locals against being misled by politicians who preach unity while sowing seeds of division. He accused some leaders of being sent to the Gusii region to create disunity for political gain ahead of the 2027 polls.
Nyamira Senator Okong’o Omogeni, who also voiced his support for Dr. Matiang’i at a separate event in Nyakeore, West Mugirango, echoed similar sentiments. He urged President William Ruto to allow a level playing field ahead of the next election and cautioned against using intimidation to silence potential contenders.
“Rais wetu wa taifa Mheshimiwa William Ruto, sisi tunakuomba… hatutaki maneno ya fitina kwa wale wanaotaka kumenyana nawe 2027,” Omogeni said, emphasizing that the Gusii community will stand firm with their own.
Dr. Matiang’i, a powerful figure during President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration, has largely kept a low profile since the Kenya Kwanza government came into power. However, recent developments suggest he is preparing a strong comeback, with growing grassroots support in his Kisii homeland and backing from opposition leaders.
As 2027 approaches, Matiang’i’s potential candidacy appears to be shaping into a significant political showdown.
