NYAMIRA, Kenya- Presidential aspirant and Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Dr Fred Matiang’i has accused the government of deploying state resources and coercing public servants in an attempt to sway voters ahead of Thursday’s by-election in Nyamira County.
Speaking at Ekerenyo Market, where he campaigned alongside United Opposition leaders Martha Karua, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Dr Mukhisa Kituyi, Matiang’i warned the state against “misusing public funds and public offices to influence the vote.”
“We have seen even a Cabinet Secretary trying to look for teachers and force them to vote for a candidate,” he said. “I urge the government to stop coercing public servants. Let the people decide.”
The by-election, he said, would serve as a protest vote against the Kenya Kwanza administration.
“Wakenya wamechoka na hii serikali kwa sababu it is not working for Kenyans,” he told supporters. He added that the opposition was fully prepared to defend what he described as the people’s will. “Tunataka kuwaambia wasijaribu hiyo mchezo. Sisi tumejipanga na tutalinda kura zetu wiki ijayo.”
I urge the government to stop misusing public funds and offices in a desperate attempt to influence the upcoming by-elections. Stop coercing public servants. Let the people decide!
The rally, attended by hundreds of residents, was used to drum up support for Jeremiah Ongaro, the United Opposition’s candidate.
Martha Karua said the vote was about more than choosing a representative. “This by-election is more than a vote. It is a moment for the people of Nyamira to choose leaders who stand for service, accountability, and the liberation of our country from failed governance,” she said. “The path to change begins at the ballot.”
Today, I joined Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Dr. @RealMatiangi Governor Natembeya and fellow leaders of the United Opposition at Ekerenyo Market, Nyamira County, rallying support for MCA candidate Ongaro.This by-election is more than a vote. It is a moment for the people of
The opposition leaders said the high-stakes contest will test the political mood in the region and signal whether the government still enjoys grassroots support nearly three years into its term.
