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September 13, 2026
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Omari urges Matiang’i to drop presidential bid, back Ruto

Omari urges Matiang’i to drop presidential bid, back Ruto

Nairobi lawyer Danstan Omari has urged former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i to withdraw his presidential aspirations and instead support President William Ruto’s bid for a second term. Omari asserts that the Jubilee presidential hopeful lacks the necessary political backin..

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Nairobi lawyer Danstan Omari has advised former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i to abandon his presidential ambitions and instead endorse President William Ruto’s re-election bid.

  • Omari argues Matiang’i lacks sufficient national political support and voter numbers to win the presidency.
  • The lawyer claims former President Uhuru Kenyatta, previously Matiang’i's main political backer, has shifted allegiance to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
  • Omari suggests that Matiang’i and other presidential hopefuls from the Gusii community should unite and support Ruto to gain a stake in government, highlighting the need for broader national alliances rather than relying on regional strength.

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