KISII, Kenya – Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang’i is leading a delegation of opposition politicians in a series of public engagements in Kisii County on Sunday, November 15, days after President William Ruto concluded his four-day tour of the Gusii region.
The Presidential Aspirant is expected to begin the day’s activities with a church service at ACK St Philip’s Church in Kisii Town before meeting residents at Capital Roundabout and Keroka Market.
According to the itinerary announced on Wednesday, November 11, the church service is scheduled for 10am, followed by an engagement at Capital Roundabout at 1pm and a meeting at Keroka Market at 2pm.
Matiang’i shared a message on his official X account on Sunday, quoting Psalm 118:24 as he invited residents to join the day’s engagements.
“This is the day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it,” he wrote.
The planned visit brings together several political figures, including People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua, Siaya Governor James Orengo and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro.
Their joint appearance comes amid increased political activity in the region as leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Matiang’i returns after Ruto’s four-day Gusii tour
The Kisii engagements come four days after Ruto concluded his development tour of Kisii and Nyamira counties on November 11.
During the visit, the President attended church services, addressed public rallies and launched or inspected various development projects, including road, electricity, education and sports infrastructure initiatives.
Ruto also used the tour to defend his administration’s development record and urge residents to support leaders working with his government.
Matiang’i’s return to the region followed his criticism of the President’s political engagements during the burial of his uncle, Mzee John Mboga Nyaboga, in Manga, Borabu Constituency, Nyamira County, on Friday, November 13.
At the burial, the Jubilee leader argued that the President’s visit would not change the political position of the Abagusii community, accusing the administration of failing to fulfil its promises.
“We will not respond to him with abuses as he did while here. Vote hunting should be done respectfully, not through insults and intimidation,” Matiang’i said.
He also raised concerns about corruption and insecurity, including cattle rustling, as issues requiring government attention.
Opposition figures unite for Kisii engagements
The planned appearance by Matiang’i, Karua, Orengo and Nyoro brings together politicians from different parties at a time when opposition leaders are exploring ways to coordinate their activities ahead of the next General Election.
Matiang’i has emerged as a potential presidential contender under the Jubilee Party, while Karua leads the People’s Liberation Party. Orengo is the governor of Siaya County, and Nyoro represents Kiharu Constituency in the National Assembly.
Their joint presence in Kisii follows growing efforts by opposition figures to strengthen cooperation and establish a common political platform.
The engagements also place the four leaders in a region where Ruto has recently invested significant political attention through development announcements and public meetings.
