As the clock ticks towards the 2027 general election, former interior Cabinet Secretary is said to be assembling his political machinery ready to make a stab at the presidency.
The former no-nonsense CS was a trusted ally of the retired President Uhuru Kenyatta.
At the height of his powers in government, he was literally Kenya’s number two at the time as the then Deputy President Ruto was relegated to the periphery.
Dr Matiang’i was a darling of many Kenyans during his time in government due to his no-nonsense approach to governance.
And as President gears for a second term in office come 2027, there are those who believe that Dr Matiang’i is the most formidable candidate to deny him another five years at State House. But for this to happen, the former CS should play his cards well, including choosing the right running mate.
As Dr Ruto battles to save himself from the Mount Kenya rebellion especially after the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Dr Matiang’i should take advantage of this and select a running mate from the region.
But who could this be? Is Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro ready for the assignment?
Touted as the future of Mount Kenya region politics, Nyoro is a popular figure within the ruling UDA party where he is a close ally of the President.
But as he hopes to spreed his political tentacles in the face of Mount Kenya region rebellion against Ruto, he could be forced to lead the region to the “promised land” by teaming up with Dr Matiang’i.
The Matiang’i- Nyoro ticket will be very strong that it can easily make Dr Ruto a one- term President.
By Newshub