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Wajackoyah: I can work with Ruto, Matiang’i or Gachagua
Wajackoyah made it clear that he still intends to contest the presidency and wants voters to decide who should lead the country when they go to the ballot.
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‘I never thought this moment would come,’ Matiang’i says as he takes Jubilee helm
After accepting the leadership, Matiang’i turned his attention to Uhuru’s years in government, thanking him for his service to the country and the role he played in leading the party.
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Uhuru tells Ruto: Stop blaming past leaders, take responsibility
The former president was speaking on Tuesday after formally handing over the leadership of the Jubilee Party to his deputy, Fred Matiang’i, ahead of the party’s National Delegates Convention.
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Uhuru hands Jubilee leadership to Matiang’i ahead of party NDC
Speaking during a meeting with Jubilee officials in Nairobi on Tuesday, September 22, the former president said the transition would take effect as the party prepares for the NDC, which is expected to formalise...
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Uhuru turns Ruto’s ‘Sponyo’ jibe into light moment at Murang’a funeral
His remark came as his political relationship with President William Ruto continues to attract attention, with the two leaders and their allies engaged in fresh exchanges as the country moves closer to the 2027...
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Matiang’i dismisses Ruto’s ‘Rebel Leader’ remark on former President Uhuru Kenyatta
Matiang’i argued that Kenyatta’s acceptance of the ruling demonstrated respect for the law rather than defiance of the government.
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Matiang’i puts Ruto on the spot over claims of Uhuru-backed opposition
Speaking in Borabu Constituency, Nyamira County, Matiang’i said Ruto should spend more time addressing the concerns of Kenyans and delivering on his promises instead of attacking his political opponents.
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Kituyi rules himself out of 2027 race, backs one Ruto challenger
The former minister said the push for a common opposition platform has received backing from former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, former Justice Minister Martha Karua and Siaya Governor James Oreng...
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Matiang’i backs peaceful and respectful 2027 campaigns
The former Interior Cabinet Secretary said political competition should not be treated as a matter of life and death, urging politicians to put the stability of the country above individual political ambitions
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Matiang’i questions new police uniform tender, alleges corruption
The former Interior Cabinet secretary also brought up the way police uniforms were produced during his time in government, saying the process used in 2018 was different from the current arrangement.
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Matiang’i questions value for money in Kenya’s new police uniforms
Taking to his X account on Monday, Matiang’i said the government had taken a different approach when police uniforms were changed during his tenure, involving the National Youth Service (NYS) and other institut...
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Matiang’i calls for Ruto’s resignation over goon violence
Matiang’i, who was accompanied by Party of National Unity (PNU) leader Peter Munya, also turned his focus to the 2027 General Election, urging residents of the Mt. Kenya region to vote against Ruto.