Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has declared his intention to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
Addressing a rally at Gusii Stadium on May 2, 2025, Matiang’i stated that he is ready to run for the presidency, saying Kenya needs urgent fixing.
He announced that he had finally decided to pursue the country’s top seat following numerous requests from Kenyans.
“I am ready to be President of Kenya,” Matiang’i declared as the crowd erupted in cheers.
He announced that he would now resign from his World Bank assignment and officially begin his 2027 presidential bid.
“You have asked me to come and serve this country. Do you want me to leave that job and come back to serve you? I will now resign officially, with respect, and come back to Kenya to serve my country,” he said.
The former CS acknowledged Kenya’s many challenges, saying that, as he had shown before, he could deliver a better Kenya if elected President.
“As you know, I have no problem executing any job, whether at night or during the day — that won’t be a problem,” he said, urging the Gusii community to register as voters ahead of 2027.
“Kenya has challenges, but I want to ask you not to lose hope in our country. We are a nation built on resilience. Let’s join hands, and when the time comes, we will fix and make our country better.”
Matiang'i's declaration ended speculations about his 2027 political plans.
