South Mugirango Member of Parliament (MP) Silvanus Osoro has declared that the Kisii community will no longer align itself with the opposition, signalling a major political shift ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking during the launch of Nyamira University in Nyaburoro on Monday, April 13, 2026, the outspoken second-term MP stated that the Kisii community is now firmly behind William Ruto and is ready to partner with the government of the day as the country heads toward the next general election.
Osoro emphasised that leaders from the Kisii region have collectively resolved to support President Ruto’s re-election bid, describing the move as a clear indication of the community’s political direction.
According to him, the decision to align with the current administration is driven by the desire to be part of the national development agenda and to ensure the region benefits equally from government resources.
In a direct message to critics who have long viewed Kisii as an opposition stronghold, Osoro dismissed such claims, insisting that the region is ready to move forward with the rest of the country.
“Kuna watu wanasema Kisii ni ngome sijui sisi tutakuwa opposition milele. Mimi leo naambie wale watu, viongozi wote ambao wameonyeshwa hapa, wote wameamua kuwa pale Kenya iko,” he stated.
This comes at a time when the Kisii region is being considered as the backyard for the former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i. This saw him coronated as Kisii elder and spokesman.
The coronation ceremony was held at Ekerenyo Grounds in Nyamira County on Monday, February 23, 2026, where United Opposition leaders were present.
Coronation ceremony
The Kisii elders moved to bless Matiang’i and handed him traditional instruments symbolising his new role as the voice of the Abagusii community on the national platform.
Blessing Matiang’i
The elders first gave Matiang’i a special cloth to symbolise his new status in the Kisii community.
They explained that although they could have given him a traditional skin, they instead chose to bless him with special attire.
They also presented him with headgear, symbolising power and his new responsibility, an honour reserved for elders of his calibre and leadership standing.
Matiang’i was also given a stick.
The elders noted that in many situations they bless leaders with a spear, but in his case, they chose a stick to signify authority and peaceful leadership, emphasising that he was not going to war but seeking unity.
He was further handed a whisk, which the elders told him he should use to greet his people during major ceremonies.
The elders then invited a religious leader to pray and bless the instruments that had been bestowed upon Matiang’i.
Finally, they formally released him by handing him over to the United Opposition principals and allowing him to traverse the country in search of votes.
