Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

- Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has given all indications that his 2027 presidential bid is unstoppable.

Matiang'i is among political leaders seeking to unseat President William Ruto in the upcoming 2027 General Election.

On Monday, June 2, Kenyans got a glimpse of Matiang'i's preparedness after a campaign truck branded in Jubilee Party colours was spotted.

The truck, which had Matiang'i's image, was parked outside the Jubilee Party headquarters, signalling his active preparations for the 2027 presidential race.

The vehicle, adorned with Jubilee's red and white colours, bore the slogan 'Mbele Pamoja', a phrase popular with the former ruling party.

Matiang'i recently announced plans for a nationwide tour to rally support for his presidential bid, with the Jubilee Party having officially endorsed his candidature.

The latest development attracted mixed reactions from Kenyans, with Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi suggesting that Matiang'i will be a force to reckon with in 2027.

"The war for Central Kenya in 2027 will be a three horse race. President William Ruto will fight for every vote. Former President Uhuru and his Project Dr. Fred Matiang'i will be a force to reckon with. Finally, depending his strategy, Rigathi Gachagua will be a formidable force," Ahmednasir said.

HESBON🗨️🇰🇪:

"I support him given it has been proven beyond any reasonable doubts that Uhuru was way better than Ruto is."

ｐ𝔸ⓓ𝓓ч:

"Going by performance, Matiang'i will beat kaongo 10 Nil."

Alchemist:

"I prefer Matiang'i to Ruto. Any sane Kenyan wants a serious leader who means what he says."

Sammy Sam

"All the best Sir. By God's grace you have my vote."

Jose Mutua

"The journey to sugoi is unstoppable."

Fredrick Omondi

"Based on the feelings of Kenyans, Kasongo William Ruto is a WANTAM president. Take this to the nearest bank of your choice 😅😅😅😅."

Meanwhile, the infighting between former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua’s allies and retired president Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party might derail Matiang'i's bid.

Gachagua and his allies have maintained that the newly launched Democracy for Citizens Party will be the sole political vehicle in the Mt. Kenya region, rejecting any divisions through the Jubilee Party.

Embakasi North MP James Gakuya confidently declared that Mt. Kenya has already chosen Gachagua as their regional leader.

Gakuya encouraged members of the Jubilee Party to join Gachagua’s new party in preparation for the 2027 General Election.

Source: TUKO.co.ke