Matiang’i' chance meeting with Junet, Arati sets tongues wagging
Matiang'i dismissed the speculation, describing the encounter as coincidental...
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Photos of Jubilee presidential candidate Fred Matiang’i with ODM leaders Junet Mohamed and Simba Arati at JKIA have sparked online speculation about a potential political alliance.
- The encounter was described as a "chance encounter" by Dr. Matiang’i and Mr. Mohamed.
- Dr. Matiang’i was reportedly travelling to Kisumu for a church function, while Mr. Mohamed and Mr. Arati were heading to Nyando.
- The photos emerged the day after the Linda Mwananchi rallies in Kisii and Nyamira counties, where Mr. Arati was accused of orchestrating disruptions.
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Matiang'i chance meeting with Junet, Arati sets tongues wagging - July 2026
Photos of Jubilee presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i with ODM leaders Junet Mohamed and Simba Arati at JKIA have sparked online speculation about a potential political alliance. Matiang'i, who serves as Jubilee deputy party leader, has subsequently denied a planned political meeting with Suna East MP Junet Mohamed and Kisii Governor Simba Arati following the circulation of photos online. At the same time, Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury John Mbadi has stated that some leaders from the Mt Kenya region are displeased with his appointment to the Treasury docket. Separately, jitters have reportedly shaken Kenya's opposition following allegations of a clandestine deal between Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua for the 2027 general election.
