Matiang'i factor as Uhuru enters the fray ahead of 2027 elections
Despite former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s backing, questions arise on whether Matiang’i will marshal the support he needs especially from Mt Kenya because there is also Gachagua...
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Former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, largely unnoticed before his appointment by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, is now a significant figure as Uhuru Kenyatta re-enters the political arena ahead of the 2027 elections.
- Fred Matiang’i's political prominence has grown considerably since his tenure in Uhuru Kenyatta's cabinet.
- The article features a photograph of Fred Matiang'i at the Jubilee National Delegation Convention 2025 at Ngong Racecourse in Nairobi on September 26, 2025.
- The involvement of former President Uhuru Kenyatta in political discussions signals a new phase for the upcoming 2027 elections, with Matiang'i playing a key role.
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Uhuru Kenyatta Returns to Politics as Gideon Moi Contests Baringo By-election - October 2025
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta's re-entry into active Kenyan politics has sparked a significant debate, dividing his Jubilee party and challenging the tradition of quiet retirement set by predecessors Daniel Moi and Mwai Kibaki. As Uhuru re-enters the political arena ahead of the 2027 elections, former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has become a significant figure. At the same time, the Kenya African National Union (KANU) has announced that its National Chairman, Gideon Moi, will contest the forthcoming Baringo Senatorial by-election. This marks Moi's return to the seat he previously held. His campaign will focus on inclusivity and service delivery.
