Former Interior CS Fred Matiangi has resigned from World Bank to contest for 2027 presidency in Kenya. Fred has been working for World Bank, earning over Ksh 3 million per month. He arrived in Kenya two months ago and toured his home town Kisii where he thrived. He also appeared in Wamunyoro where he was welcomed as a hero.
Matiangi will officially announce his candidature in 2026 and he is the favourite opposition candidate. His ratings have gone past that of Kalonzo Musyoka.At the moment,Mount Kenya prefers him to Kalonzo.
His entry into politics has complicated opposition politics. Initially, Gachagua had indicated that Mount Kenya would support Kalonzo but residents said they prefer Matiangi. Now,Gachagua has to do what the residents tell him.
Sources claim that Kalonzo Musyoka may join president Ruto and Raila: this will leave a vacuum in the opposition which will be filled by Fred Matiangi.
In a recent opinion poll conducted on Facebook by Sikika road safety,Matiangi led by 23,000 votes,followed by Ruto with 7,000 votes. Gachagua was third with 2,600 votes while Kalonzo garnered 1,200 votes. Raila was last with 400 votes. This clearly indicates that Matiangi is a force to reckon with in 2027.
