Delight, Smiles As Matiang’i Makes Shopping Stroll In Kitui With Locals
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has created excitement among Kitui people just days after announcing his candidacy for president in 2027.
Matiang’i toured the Eastern half of the country on Friday after visiting Katulani village to express his condolences to the family of his bodyguard Christopher Wambua, who died in September.
Wambua had been Matiangi’s bodyguard for ten years.
The former CS made stops in several parts of the county, interacting with villagers and hawkers along the Kitui-Machakos road.
Photos shared on X show Matiang’i surrounded by swarms of local shopkeepers and mama mbogas.
Matiang'i excites Kitui residents as he takes a stroll amid reports of presidential bid pic.twitter.com/Lmqdh8zB8u
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The outspoken lawmaker was seen smiling as he purchased local goods and fruits along the roadside.
Matiang’i’s visit to Ukambani, an area seen as Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s backyard, appears to have sparked political tensions since the latter announced presidential ambition.
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The ex-CS entered the presidential run in 2027 and engaged Canadian lobbying firm Dickens & Madson on July 29, 2024, to help him.
According to documents obtained by Citizen Digital, Matiang’i made a down payment of $65,000 (Ksh.8.4 million) at the time of the arrangement and would pay a retainer of $250,000 (Ksh.32.3 million).
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah is among the politicians interested in succeeding President William Ruto.
Delight, Smiles As Matiang’i Makes Shopping Stroll In Kitui With Locals
