Video: Excitement as Kisii Residents Prepare to Welcome Fred Matiang'i Ahead of His Gusii Tour
- Excited crowds brought Kisii Town to a halt as Fred Matiang’i’s arrival sent waves of emotion and renewed hope for a powerful political comeback in Gusii land
- Businesses paused, and songs filled the air as jubilant residents waited to welcome him like a hero, his return hinting at a new political awakening
- Kijauri, Keroka, Keumbu, Kisii, and Nyamira await Matiang’i’s listening tour, an emotional homecoming to hear, connect, and lay fresh political groundwork
- Governors Simba Arati and Nyaribo, Senators Onyonka and Omogeni, will flank Matiang’i in a powerful regional show of unity
Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Kisii - Kisii Town came alive on Thursday, May 1, as former Interior Cabinet secretary Fred Matiang’i made a dramatic appearance ahead of his official Gusii tour set for Friday, May 2.
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His unexpected entry into the bustling town centre caused a brief standstill, with excited residents flooding the streets to catch a glimpse of the man many believe is staging a powerful political comeback.
Businesses temporarily ground to a halt as word spread quickly of Matiang’i’s alleged arrival in the county.
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Crowds surged through the town, singing, dancing, and chanting his name as they prepared for his grand welcome.
The atmosphere was electric, signalling not just the return of a prominent figure to the region, but the possible reawakening of a new political wave in the Gusii heartland.
Matiang’i’s presence has stirred deep emotions and expectations among the residents of Kisii and Nyamira counties.
How will Matiang'i tour the Gusii region?
According to the itinerary released by Team Matiang’i Secretariat, the former powerful CS will begin his Gusii tour in earnest on Friday.
The tour, covering key locations in both Kisii and Nyamira counties, has been described as a listening and reconnecting mission.
Matiang’i is expected to engage directly with residents through a series of meet-the-people sessions, where he will hear firsthand their concerns, aspirations, and frustrations.
The planned stopovers include Kijauri, Keroka, Keumbu, Kisii Town, and Nyamira.
In each location, Matiang’i will address residents in open forums, allowing for organic dialogue and the exchange of ideas.
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Adding to the significance of the tour is the impressive political entourage from the region that will be accompanying him.
Governors Simba Arati (Kisii) and Amos Nyaribo (Nyamira) are set to receive him in their respective counties.
Senators Richard Momoima Onyonka and Okong’o Omogeni, alongside several MPs and MCAs, are also expected to join the tour.
Matiang’i will also make official courtesy visits to the county government offices of Kisii and Nyamira, where he is expected to hold private meetings with the governors and key leaders.
Miguna dismisses new opposition after Matiang'i entry
In another report, Lawyer Miguna Miguna dismissed the newly formed opposition alliance that includes Matiang’i, labelling it the "Doom Team."
He argued that this group, which also features leaders like Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Martha Karua, lacks the integrity and vision needed to challenge President William Ruto effectively.
Miguna contended that the politicians are driven by self-interest and are no different from the current administration.
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