Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has dismissed claims of a rift within the United Opposition, despite his absence from recent political meetings. He emphasized that building unity takes time and patience, while also revealing his intention to vie for the presidency in 2027 on a Jubilee Party ticket.

• Matiang’i missed a recent meeting in Kajiado attended by Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, and others, as he met with youth and opinion leaders in Nakuru County.
• He stated that aligning leaders' visions and perspectives is a "weighty issue" but expressed confidence in their eventual unity.
• The former CS is actively working to revitalize the Jubilee Party, encouraging mass registration of members and urging youth to register as voters for 2027.
• Matiang’i criticized the delay in issuing national Identity Cards, fearing it will disenfranchise first-time voters.