Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has reaffirmed his commitment to the broader opposition front as he eyes the presidency in 2027, following his endorsement by the Jubilee Party.
In a statement shared on his X account on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Matiang’i emphasised that his political journey is anchored on consensus-building and the pursuit of a single opposition presidential candidate.
He noted that the Jubilee Party’s decision to back him as its presidential nominee aligns with his long-held belief in collective leadership and coalition politics.
Matiang’i expressed confidence that opposition leaders will maintain unity and present one candidate capable of challenging the ruling party in 2027.
He noted that his presidential ambitions can only be realised through a cohesive and disciplined opposition movement, stressing the importance of solidarity and shared vision in securing victory for the coalition.
“I have always been firmly focused and committed to the democratic process of searching for a single United Opposition candidate for the Presidency in 2027. The endorsement by the Jubilee Party NEC as the presidential nominee aligns with this vision and philosophy of consensus and coalition building. I assure Kenyans that the United Opposition leaders will stick together and deliver one candidate. I have my eye on the Presidency, a feat that I’ll only achieve through the route of the United Opposition. We will remain united,” Matiang’i stated.
His declaration came days after Jubilee’s National Executive Council announced its formal endorsement of Matiang’i as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election.
The announcement was made by Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni on Thursday, October 30, 2025, after a meeting chaired by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta.
“We have resolved that Matiang’i represents us at the United Opposition. On top of that, we have formally received his application to be the presidential candidate, and the NEC has approved and resolved that he now carries the flag of the Jubilee Party as the presidential candidate,” Kioni said.
He added that Matiang’i would not only represent Jubilee within the broader opposition coalition but also serve as the face of the party going forward, especially in light of limited public engagements by party leader Uhuru Kenyatta.
“Even as he goes into the United Opposition, he goes there in that capacity, representing and deputising our party leader, and actually being the face of the party moving forward, given that our party leader is not always available,” Kioni said.
