Matiang'i denies political meeting with Arati and Junet
“Contrary to false claims circulating online, this was neither a meeting held last night nor a planned engagement.”..
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Fred Matiang'i, Jubilee deputy party leader, has denied a planned political meeting with Suna East MP Junet Mohamed and Kisii Governor Simba Arati following the circulation of photos online.
- The photos showed the three leaders together at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, prompting speculation about political realignments.
- Matiang'i stated the encounter was a "chance encounter" as they were all traveling separately for assignments.
- The meeting is notable due to ongoing coalition talks ahead of the 2027 General Elections, involving leaders from both the ruling coalition and the opposition.
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