Speaking during a recent interview, Osoro dismissed assertions that Matiang’i has consolidated the region behind him ahead of the 2027 General Election.
He argued that the majority of elected leaders in Kisii and Nyamira counties remain aligned with President William Ruto and the broad-based government.
“It is not true that all leaders in Gusii land have sided with Matiang’i,” Osoro stated. “Stop the rhetoric, show us the plan.”
According to the lawmaker, Matiang’i’s support base within Kisii County is limited, claiming that only a handful of Members of County Assembly (MCAs) back him, while most elected officials continue to support the ruling coalition.
Osoro challenged Matiang’i to move beyond general calls for national reform and present clear, practical proposals for the people.
“It is not true that all leaders in Gusii land have sided with Matiang’i,” Osoro stated. “Stop the rhetoric, show us the plan.”
According to the lawmaker, Matiang’i’s support base within Kisii County is limited, claiming that only a handful of Members of County Assembly (MCAs) back him, while most elected officials continue to support the ruling coalition.
Osoro challenged Matiang’i to move beyond general calls for national reform and present clear, practical proposals for the people.
Referencing his tenure as Education Cabinet Secretary, the MP questioned what new ideas the former minister is bringing to the table as he positions himself for a possible presidential bid.
The remarks come at a time of heightened political activity in the Gusii region. Matiang’i, who serves as Jubilee Party deputy leader and is increasingly viewed as a potential 2027 presidential contender, has recently led opposition tours in Kisii and Nyamira.
The remarks come at a time of heightened political activity in the Gusii region. Matiang’i, who serves as Jubilee Party deputy leader and is increasingly viewed as a potential 2027 presidential contender, has recently led opposition tours in Kisii and Nyamira.
His rallies have reportedly attracted large crowds, and he has received endorsements from several opposition figures.
Despite this momentum, Osoro maintains that numerical strength and structured support favour the government side.
Despite this momentum, Osoro maintains that numerical strength and structured support favour the government side.
He framed President Ruto as the region’s key political figure, arguing that the Kenya Kwanza administration continues to enjoy solid backing from grassroots leaders.
The exchange highlights deepening divisions in Gusii politics as alliances begin to crystallize ahead of 2027.
The exchange highlights deepening divisions in Gusii politics as alliances begin to crystallize ahead of 2027.
While opposition leaders are urging the Abagusii community to rally behind Matiang’i as a unifying candidate, government-aligned leaders are pushing back, questioning both his influence and strategy.
With political temperatures steadily rising, Kisii and Nyamira counties are emerging as critical battlegrounds in the race to shape the national conversation before the next General Election.
With political temperatures steadily rising, Kisii and Nyamira counties are emerging as critical battlegrounds in the race to shape the national conversation before the next General Election.
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