Matiang’i and Onyonka were warmly received by former minister and United Opposition spokesman Mukhisa Kituyi, who maintains a residence in Trans Nzoia County.
They were also joined by second liberation fighter Wafula Buke, who, along with Kituyi, escorted the guests to Governor Natembeya’s office for the talks.
Governor Natembeya was accompanied by a delegation comprising members of the County Assembly and County Executive Committee (CEC) members, ensuring a high-level presence for the discussions.
During the visit, Matiang’i acknowledged the deep and longstanding ties he has maintained with Governor Natembeya over the years.
During the visit, Matiang’i acknowledged the deep and longstanding ties he has maintained with Governor Natembeya over the years.
He recounted that their working relationship began when he served as Interior Cabinet Secretary and Natembeya as Rift Valley Regional Commander.
The partnership, Matiang’i noted, has continued even after their respective roles changed, reflecting mutual respect and shared objectives.
“We worked with Natembeya for a long time. We enjoyed a very deep and strong relationship while working together, and we have remained together even after that,” Matiang’i stated.
As key figures within the United Opposition coalition, Matiang’i emphasized that such consultative meetings and visits are healthy for coalition-building.
“We worked with Natembeya for a long time. We enjoyed a very deep and strong relationship while working together, and we have remained together even after that,” Matiang’i stated.
As key figures within the United Opposition coalition, Matiang’i emphasized that such consultative meetings and visits are healthy for coalition-building.
He explained that these engagements create a platform to foster unity and strategize for the 2027 general elections.
“These meetings allow us to spend time together, understand challenges, and collectively find solutions that strengthen our coalition,” he added.
Addressing perceptions of a fallout within the opposition, Matiang’i referenced a recent instance where he was spotted with PLP party leader Martha Karua at a private meeting with other opposition principals.
Addressing perceptions of a fallout within the opposition, Matiang’i referenced a recent instance where he was spotted with PLP party leader Martha Karua at a private meeting with other opposition principals.
He stressed that such engagements should not be misconstrued as signs of division, but rather as steps toward building cohesion. He attributed narratives suggesting disunity to opponents who may wish to weaken the coalition’s influence.
The visit also underscores Matiang’i’s growing political footprint in various regions following his endorsement by the Jubilee Party as its presidential candidate and deputy party leader.
The visit also underscores Matiang’i’s growing political footprint in various regions following his endorsement by the Jubilee Party as its presidential candidate and deputy party leader.
His recent engagement at his Nyansiongo residence in Nyamira County with Githunguri Woman Representative Gathoni Wamuchomba reflects his efforts to strengthen connections across the country.
The United Opposition continues to position itself as a credible alternative, and meetings such as this are intended to demonstrate unity and strategic coordination among its leaders.