Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has recently disclosed that Jubilee Party’s potential candidate Fred Matiang’i is set for the 2027 Presidential elections.
Speaking during the launch of the new Democratic Action Party of Kenya offices, the senator revealed that Matiang’i would soon be leaving his position at the World Bank and come back to Kenya.
“Yesterday Dr Fred Matiang’i called me from where he is working for the World Bank in Latin America. He has decided to leave the job and come back to Kenya to join our brothers. Secondly, he said that he has observed that many parties have mentioned him as a preferred member but he has asked them to wait so that he can come back home, speak with all our brothers first then decide the way forward.”
Jubilee party confirms that Matiang’i will be challenging president Ruto come 2027 election. Photo: Courtesy.
According to Onyonka, the former CS expressed desire to run for Presidency as an equal partner alongside other opposition leaders.
His message comes just a day after the Jubilee party seemingly endorsed the former Interior Cabinet Secretary as their 2027 general elections flagbearer.
Recently, Jubilee Party’s Secretary-General announced that the party had decided to select the former CS as their presidential candidate for 2027.
“We, as the Jubilee Party, have our candidate, Fred Matiang’i. He will face off with the others to ensure Ruto goes home,” Kioni stated.
Matiang’i has yet to release an official statement on the matter.
