Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has been declared the Gusii kingpin and spokesperson by the United Opposition, positioning him for a potential 2027 presidential bid.

• Matiang'i was endorsed as the region's chief spokesperson and potential flag bearer against President William Ruto.
• Key United Opposition figures, including Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka, rallied in Gusii to project unity.
• The leaders vowed to present a single candidate to contest the presidency in 2027, aiming to unseat the current administration.

A homecoming rally for Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i in Gusii turned chaotic on Monday, February 23, 2026, as rival political factions clashed, leading to violence and property damage in Kisii and Keroka towns.

• A senior politician was alleged to have organized disruptive elements.
• A Probox car was reportedly burnt to ashes in Keroka Town.
• The event was attended by United Opposition principals including Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua, and Eugene Wamalwa.

United Opposition leaders have launched a three-day tour of Gusii, urging Kenyans to abandon President William Ruto and promising equal treatment and reversal of "unpopular policies" if they win in 2027.

• Key opposition figures, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka, are leading the campaign.
• The opposition claims political winds have shifted against the Kenya Kwanza administration due to reneged campaign promises.
• During the tour, Dr. Fred Matiang'i was endorsed as the Gusii community spokesman.