Also known as: Former Interior Cabinet Secretary · Jubilee Party Deputy Leader · Dr Matiang'i · former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i · Jubilee Deputy Party Leader · Dr Fred Matiang'i · Jubilee presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i · Dr. Fred Matiang'i · Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i · the former Interior Cabinet Secretary · the Jubilee presidential candidate · Dr. Matiang'i
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary and Jubilee Party Deputy Leader running for president in 2027, appearing at 14% in polls.
'Violence has no place in democracy': Matiang'i condemns attack on Kisii MCA Siocha By Kimberly Buop June 06, 2026 10:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Education CS Ezekiel Machogu and other leaders …
… Leading the onslaught, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i said Kenya was “walking down to a crisis” because of what he termed as incompetence, arrogance, and mismanagement of the country by the Kenya Kwanza administration. …
Fred Matiang'i: The worst is yet to come, brace yourselves By Moses Kinyanjui May 18, 2026 04:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Interior Cabinet Secretary and 2027 presidential hopeful Dr. …
… The ex-president is scheduled to host the meeting alongside Deputy Party leader Fred Matiang'i who is also the party's presidential candidate in the upcoming 2027 General Election. …
Audio By Vocalize If the opposition fields a joint ticket, Kenyans prefer a Kalonzo Musyoka and Fred Matiang'i pairing as the strongest challenge to President William Ruto in 2027, a new poll shows. …
President Ruto's political allies, including Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah and Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, have attacked opposition leaders for demanding transparency on the proposed Sh2.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Refinery in Lamu. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has invoked constitutional provisions calling for Parliament to scrutinize the government's agreement with billionaire Aliko Dangote on the project.
President Ruto's political allies, including Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah and Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, have attacked opposition leaders for demanding transparency on the proposed Sh2.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Refinery in Lamu. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has invoked constitutional provisions calling for Parliament to scrutinize the government's agreement with billionaire Aliko Dangote on the project.
The United Opposition says it will speak with one voice by December as parties work to overcome differences and settle on a common political position ahead of 2027. DCP director Stanley Kimure said opposition leaders would commit to supporting whichever presidential candidate is picked, though the opposition has yet to agree on how to select a joint flagbearer.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised President William Ruto over the size of his delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, claiming more than 500 people accompanied him at public expense and calling it "sheer wasting of public resources."
DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa stated that the United Democratic Party will serve as Senator Edwin Sifuna's political vehicle for the 2027 General Election, after plans to rebrand it as the Ukombozi People's Party collapsed due to a dispute over the name. Wamalwa said the opposition remains united and focused on building a united front for the polls.
Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i has called for full disclosure of the Government-to-Government oil importation deal following President Museveni's revelation of alleged middlemen involvement, arguing that Kenyans deserve detailed agreement documents and scrutiny of middlemen roles.
A Bobea Report poll conducted in late August to early September found President William Ruto would lead hypothetical elections today with 35.2 per cent, ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 19.1 per cent and former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i at 14 per cent, with 17.7 per cent undecided.
Jubilee deputy party leader Fred Matiang'i has alleged that the government's move to introduce new police uniforms is a money-making scheme for individuals in power, who use their companies to supply uniforms at inflated prices. He argues Kenya has the capacity to produce uniforms through institutions like the National Youth Service and Kenya Police Service, and that the proposed Ksh2.8 billion procurement could be redirected to other sectors.
Political leaders, lawyers and rights organisations have condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was seized by armed men along the Gilgil-Nakuru road and found dumped near Masinga Dam in Machakos County about nine hours later. The Orange Democratic Movement and other leaders called the incident an affront to press freedom and demanded an investigation.
The United Alternative Government held its second closed-door meeting in eight days, with eight principals present. Party leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang'i, and Eugene Wamalwa emphasized unity, restoring hope, and defining a common path forward, with a representative of Rigathi Gachagua expressing optimism that the coalition would produce a single presidential candidate.
President William Ruto is expected to unveil a new police uniform on August 28, with over 6,000 graduating constables set to wear it starting August 31. The change marks at least the third significant general-duty uniform overhaul in under a decade, raising questions about why uniforms are easier to reform than actual police practices.
UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar has reiterated controversial remarks questioning how the Kenyatta family accumulated wealth and land holdings, and said he will propose renaming Mama Ngina Waterfront after colonial resistor Mekatilil wa Menza if elected Mombasa Governor.
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua said opposition discussions on a presidential candidate could begin after Christmas, with selection possible by April 2027, but emphasized that current focus should be on political mobilization against the government.
COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of trying to divide the Western region by backing Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna for president in 2027, comparing it to Uhuru's failed effort to make Raila Odinga president in 2022. Atwoli urged the Mulembe community to remain united and vigilant against manipulation.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta called on Kenya's political leaders to protect democratic freedoms, respect political diversity, and allow citizens to freely determine their political leadership, warning that suppressing political competition risks reversing democratic gains achieved by past generations.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has dismissed allegations that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is bankrolling the opposition against President William Ruto's administration. Sifuna ridiculed Ruto's response when asked for evidence, noting that Ruto cited a newspaper article rather than providing direct proof.
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta said voters will have the final say on who leads the country after the 2027 General Election, insisting he has no interest in active politics. He listed various potential candidates, including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, and jokingly cautioned against claims he was sponsoring Sifuna or the Linda Mwananchi movement.
Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo warned Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna that former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his allies are setting him up for political failure ahead of the 2027 General Election, invoking the historical example of Tom Mboya. Odhiambo, a supporter of President William Ruto, urged Nyanza Region residents to back Ruto for a second term.
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua expressed confidence in becoming Kenya's next president ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying the time has come for a woman to lead the nation and citing her track record as Minister for Water and Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs.
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma is under scrutiny after declaring the phrase "one-term" prohibited in the county and warning of consequences for those using it. In an undated video, he also warned hotels against hosting one-term supporters and threatened to deploy youth groups to inspect establishments, saying he has funded fuel for their transport.
Leaders allied to the Broad-based government have cautioned opposition figures against working with Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, claiming he would sideline and overshadow political allies. The leaders urged Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Dr Fred Matiang'i to abandon the opposition and work with President William Ruto instead.
Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i has accused President William Ruto of using public resources to host delegations at State House while Kenyans face a high cost of living. During a political tour of Kuria East in Migori County, Matiang'i and other opposition leaders also alleged the Kenya Kwanza administration is laying groundwork to manipulate the 2027 General Election.