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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 institutions in production as part of efforts to reduce costs, strengthen local capacity and create opportunities for Kenyans
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.
Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, Matiang’i said the scale and organisation of the Homa Bay violence raised questions about the response of the county and regional security teams, arguing that security agencies had sufficient resources to contain the unrest.
Speaking during a local media interview on Monday, the former Interior Cabinet Secretary rejected claims of infighting, arguing that leaders within the coalition had different opinions and interests but remained committed to working together
Speaking during a local TV interview on Sunday, Kuria said the opposition was already struggling with internal divisions and that the political manoeuvring was likely to continue until early next year, when he expects the major alliances to become clearer
The tour comes after weeks in which Matiang'i maintained a lower public profile following a series of nationwide mobilisation visits earlier this year, and signals a renewed campaign drive by both the Jubilee Party and its presidential flag bearer.
Matiang'i questioned the timing of the initiative, arguing that the government should first address concerns over security, constitutionalism and the functioning of public institutions.
Matiang’i also used the occasion to present himself as a leader capable of tackling insecurity, saying political violence would not be tolerated if he were entrusted with the country's leadership after the 2027 General Election.
Sifuna posted the biggest increase in the latest poll, rising from 10 per cent in May to 15 per cent in June, making him the fastest-growing opposition presidential hopeful during the period under review.
The Jubilee Deputy Party Leader said repeated incidents of violence have left families mourning loved ones, injured many people and destroyed property, warning that if the trend is not stopped, Kenya risks becoming a criminal society.
He warned that backing other presidential hopefuls within the opposition would weaken Matiang'i's chances of emerging as the coalition's flag bearer
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Thursday, he argued that Sifuna consistently attracts large crowds without handing out cash, branded merchandise, or campaign attire, a rare feat in Kenyan politics