Fred Matiang’i, the former Interior Cabinet Secretary, wants to run for president in Kenya’s 2027 General Election.
Recently, it seems that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is helping Matiang’i with his campaign. Uhuru is playing a big role in supporting Matiang’i’s plans to become president.
Matiang’i has hired a well-known lobbying company called Dickens & Madson, based in Canada, to assist with his campaign. This firm will help him gain international support.
The agreement involves lobbying in countries like the US, UK, Japan, and Kenya, and he will pay them Sh32.5 million. This shows that Matiang’i is serious about building a strong campaign for the election.
Reports say that Uhuru Kenyatta is actively backing Matiang’i for the presidency. He is trying to create a coalition with important opposition leaders like Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa to go against President William Ruto.
Uhuru’s support is seen as a clever way for him to stay influential even after leaving office. Many believe that Uhuru’s resources and connections could give Matiang’i a strong advantage, even though he may not have a large tribal base.
Matiang’i is not just focused on his own ambitions; he wants to build a strong opposition team. There are talks about him possibly being the Jubilee Party’s candidate for president in 2027, and Uhuru’s support is very important for this plan. To strengthen his chances against President Ruto, Matiang’i plans to work with other political leaders.
People have different opinions about Matiang’i’s goal. Some believe he has a good chance because of his past roles and the support from Uhuru. Others are more doubtful, especially about whether he can bring together different ethnic groups beyond his own community.
During his time as Cabinet Secretary, he was known as a “fix-it man” for Uhuru, which some see as a strength, while others criticize his actions.
Matiang’i’s goal for the 2027 presidency is gathering support, especially from Uhuru Kenyatta, and he aims to use international help and local political alliances to challenge the current situation in Kenya.
However, whether he can succeed will depend on how well he carries out these strategies and the political environment leading up to the election.