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Originally published by Capital Newstop
September 7, 2026
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UDA Intensifies Kisii Mobilisation as Faruk Kibet Counters Matiang’i Ahead of 2027
Kibet has made several visits to Kisii County in recent months, leading empowerment programmes targeting youth, women and boda boda operators as UDA seeks to strengthen its grassroots networks...
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UDA is intensifying its grassroots mobilization efforts in the Gusii region, with presidential aide Faruk Kibet leading empowerment programs ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- The move is seen as a strategy to counter the growing influence of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, who also hails from the region and has declared presidential ambitions.
- Faruk Kibet, representing President William Ruto's administration, has been conducting empowerment forums targeting youth, women, and boda boda operators, emphasizing government commitment to grassroots development.
- Several elected leaders from Kisii and Nyamira counties have publicly aligned with the Kenya Kwanza administration, signaling a competitive political landscape in the region.
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