Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i on Friday May 9 continued with what he termed as consultations and held a meeting with a section of Maasai leaders from Narok County.
His handlers said the move is part of his growing grassroots mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 presidential elections.
The meeting, hosted by prominent Maa politician Moitalel Ole Kenta, brought together local elders and leaders from the region.
Those in attendance said there were about 150 people in attendance and most of them included influential figures in the Maa community in the area.
Matiang’i was accompanied by Kisii and Nyamira senators Richard Onyonka and Okong’o Omogeni, as well as Kisii elder and former senator Prof Sam Ongeri, among other leaders.
The former CS said the leaders had called him to listen to what he has to offer.
“When you listen to the people on the ground you realize that the problems we have are many and common.
They can be solved through many ways that we have,” he said.
He added he will continue to hold consultations in other parts of the country.
“This is our country and we all love it.
We will be there.”
He is planning an extensive tour of the Maa-speaking counties in the coming days as he seeks to build momentum for his 2027 campaign.
Senator Onyonka said the engagement was one of many community-based consultations planned as Matiang’i seeks to gather public input and solidify support across the country.
“We had fruitful consultations with our brothers from the Maa nation from Narok county,” he said.
This comes days after President William Ruto concluded a tour of the region, highlighting the political significance of the vote-rich area.
Matiang’i officially declared his presidential ambition during a May 2, 2025 homecoming rally at Gusii Stadium.
He later joined opposition heavyweights—including former Vice President and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, and PLP’s Martha Karua—at a major political event at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s home in Wamunyoro, Nyeri county, where they launched a new political movement.
Speaking in Wamunyoro, Matiang’i emphasised his commitment to restoring public trust in governance.
“I pledge to streamline and clean up this country, and restore the faith of people in government so they can trust it again,” he said, adding, “A government should not be playing with its people like is happening currently.”
Citing his past achievements as Education CS under President Uhuru Kenyatta—particularly his efforts to eliminate national exam cheating—Matiang’i positioned himself as a hardworking, reform-driven leader.
His entry into the 2027 presidential bid has caused concerns among other political class.
This is after private public opinions conducted showed he leads in many fronts.
