PNU Endorses Matiang'i for President; Ruto & Uhuru Clash in Addis Ababa Meeting - February 2026
The Party of National Unity (PNU) has announced a political pact with the Jubilee Party, endorsing Dr. Fred Matiang’i as their presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election. This endorsement comes as a heated political rivalry emerges between former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki regarding the Ruaraka land saga, escalating ahead of the 2027 presidential race. In a separate development involving Kenya's top leadership, a closed-door meeting between President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta in Addis Ababa reportedly devolved into a clash. The meeting, hosted by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, was intended to reconcile the two leaders. It was also aimed at reviving stalled DRC peace negotiations, which have been hampered by their animosity.
