In a statement released shortly after the meeting, the former Interior Cabinet Secretary said the talks reaffirmed their long-standing friendship and commitment to what he described as the “United Opposition.”
According to Matiang’i, the goal of the partnership is to restore effective governance and offer an alternative political direction for the country.
Matiang’i stated that the discussion focused heavily on governance challenges facing Kenya under the current administration.
Matiang’i stated that the discussion focused heavily on governance challenges facing Kenya under the current administration.
He argued that the Kenya Kwanza government had failed to provide economic relief to struggling households and stressed the need for leaders to take responsibility and advocate for solutions.
“We reaffirmed our friendship and strong working relationship within the United Opposition as we continue to pursue our vision to restore good leadership and fix the problems facing our country,” Matiang’i said in the statement.
The former CS further noted that accountable public leadership remained a key priority for opposition alliances regularly meeting to analyze national affairs.
“We reaffirmed our friendship and strong working relationship within the United Opposition as we continue to pursue our vision to restore good leadership and fix the problems facing our country,” Matiang’i said in the statement.
The former CS further noted that accountable public leadership remained a key priority for opposition alliances regularly meeting to analyze national affairs.
He insisted that oversight must continue, especially where public resources are involved.
“We also reflected on the challenges facing the Kenya Kwanza regime and emphasized the need for accountable leadership and effective management of our country,” he added.
Matiang’i revealed that economic hardship was a central point of discussion with the Trans Nzoia governor.
“We also reflected on the challenges facing the Kenya Kwanza regime and emphasized the need for accountable leadership and effective management of our country,” he added.
Matiang’i revealed that economic hardship was a central point of discussion with the Trans Nzoia governor.
He expressed concern over the rising cost of living, unemployment, and public frustration, saying the opposition needed a united front to advocate for meaningful reforms.
“We further reiterated the need to work together as opposition leaders to save our country from the economic mess it currently faces,” the statement continued.
Natembeya, among opposition leaders vocal about governance concerns, has previously criticized government spending priorities and the handling of revenue allocation to counties.
“We further reiterated the need to work together as opposition leaders to save our country from the economic mess it currently faces,” the statement continued.
Natembeya, among opposition leaders vocal about governance concerns, has previously criticized government spending priorities and the handling of revenue allocation to counties.
Although he did not issue his own statement, leaders present suggested the meeting signaled a continued effort to consolidate opposition momentum.
The talks were also attended by United Opposition head of secretariat and former Cabinet Secretary Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka, members of the Trans Nzoia County Assembly, and senior county officials.
Wednesday’s meeting comes days after Matiang’i held similar consultations with several key opposition leaders, including Martha Karua, Peter Munya, Ukur Yattani and Lenny Kivuti.
The talks were also attended by United Opposition head of secretariat and former Cabinet Secretary Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka, members of the Trans Nzoia County Assembly, and senior county officials.
Wednesday’s meeting comes days after Matiang’i held similar consultations with several key opposition leaders, including Martha Karua, Peter Munya, Ukur Yattani and Lenny Kivuti.
That earlier gathering focused on the “modalities of strengthening the opposition” and establishing common policy positions ahead of political campaigns expected to intensify next year.
The former CS emphasized that the discussions were not merely political gatherings but steps toward rebuilding what he termed as responsible leadership rooted in accountability and public interest.
“Our deliberations focused on the modalities of strengthening the opposition in line with our steadfast mission to restore good leadership in our country,” Matiang’i stated earlier in the week.
Matiang’i, who has declared interest in the presidency in 2027, has recently increased political activity across various regions.
The former CS emphasized that the discussions were not merely political gatherings but steps toward rebuilding what he termed as responsible leadership rooted in accountability and public interest.
“Our deliberations focused on the modalities of strengthening the opposition in line with our steadfast mission to restore good leadership in our country,” Matiang’i stated earlier in the week.
Matiang’i, who has declared interest in the presidency in 2027, has recently increased political activity across various regions.
Sources close to his camp suggest that he has been hosting delegations at his rural home in Nyansiongo, Nyamira County, in a bid to expand his political base and rally support around the United Opposition agenda.
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