The former Interior Cabinet Secretary said opposition leaders have agreed on two immediate actions aimed at strengthening coordination and pushing for key electoral reforms.
In a post shared on X on Thursday, January 22, 2026, Matiang’i disclosed that he had attended a high-level United Opposition meeting where leaders held what he described as candid and focused deliberations on the state of the nation.
In a post shared on X on Thursday, January 22, 2026, Matiang’i disclosed that he had attended a high-level United Opposition meeting where leaders held what he described as candid and focused deliberations on the state of the nation.
According to him, the meeting resolved on urgent measures intended to shape the opposition’s political roadmap ahead of 2027.
“This afternoon, I attended a United Opposition meeting where we held candid and focused deliberations on the state of our nation. We resolved on two key actions,” Matiang’i wrote.
Top on the opposition’s agenda is a planned visit to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
“This afternoon, I attended a United Opposition meeting where we held candid and focused deliberations on the state of our nation. We resolved on two key actions,” Matiang’i wrote.
Top on the opposition’s agenda is a planned visit to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Matiang’i said the delegation will present what he termed urgent matters of national concern that require immediate attention from the electoral body.
“On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, we will visit the IEBC to present urgent matters of national concern that demand immediate attention,” he stated.
Although he did not outline the specific issues to be raised, political analysts say the move signals renewed pressure from the opposition on electoral preparedness and governance.
“On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, we will visit the IEBC to present urgent matters of national concern that demand immediate attention,” he stated.
Although he did not outline the specific issues to be raised, political analysts say the move signals renewed pressure from the opposition on electoral preparedness and governance.
In recent months, opposition leaders have intensified calls for electoral reforms, including the resumption of mass voter registration, the reconstitution of critical IEBC structures, and measures to guarantee transparent, credible and inclusive polls.
The planned engagement with the IEBC also comes amid growing public debate on the commission’s readiness to conduct future elections following leadership transitions and budgetary constraints.
The planned engagement with the IEBC also comes amid growing public debate on the commission’s readiness to conduct future elections following leadership transitions and budgetary constraints.
Opposition leaders have previously expressed concern over delays in voter registration and the slow pace of institutional reforms ahead of the 2027 elections.
Beyond the IEBC visit, Matiang’i revealed that the opposition will convene a strategic retreat in February to develop the frameworks needed for what he described as a “monumental task” ahead.
“In February, we will hold a strategic retreat to develop the frameworks required for the monumental task ahead. The work continues,” he said.
The retreat is expected to focus on coalition building, joint policy positions, and the development of a unified campaign strategy to challenge President William Ruto’s administration.
Beyond the IEBC visit, Matiang’i revealed that the opposition will convene a strategic retreat in February to develop the frameworks needed for what he described as a “monumental task” ahead.
“In February, we will hold a strategic retreat to develop the frameworks required for the monumental task ahead. The work continues,” he said.
The retreat is expected to focus on coalition building, joint policy positions, and the development of a unified campaign strategy to challenge President William Ruto’s administration.
Sources within the opposition say the meeting will also address internal coordination, messaging discipline and grassroots mobilisation as leaders seek to present a cohesive alternative government.
Matiang’i’s announcement coincided with significant internal developments within the Jubilee Party, which is positioning itself as a key pillar of the broader opposition alliance.
Matiang’i’s announcement coincided with significant internal developments within the Jubilee Party, which is positioning itself as a key pillar of the broader opposition alliance.
The party held a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting chaired by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, resulting in sweeping leadership changes aimed at revitalising its structures and strengthening its national appeal.
The NEC approved a major reorganisation intended to restore discipline within the party, enhance internal efficiency and prepare Jubilee for an active role in the 2027 contest.
The NEC approved a major reorganisation intended to restore discipline within the party, enhance internal efficiency and prepare Jubilee for an active role in the 2027 contest.
As part of the shake-up, Jeremiah Kioni was removed from his role as Secretary General and appointed Deputy Party Leader in charge of operations.
Moitalel Ole Kenta was named the new Secretary General, while Zack Kinuthia was appointed Deputy Secretary General. Other key appointments included Yassin Noor Haji as National Organising Secretary, Vincent Mogaka Kimoki as Chairperson, Dan Mwangi as Executive Director, Kiembi Gitura as Director of Elections, Peter Kados as Chair of the MCA Caucus, and Saitoti Torome as head of the Jubilee Foundation in charge of public policy.
Party insiders say the leadership changes are designed to inject fresh energy into Jubilee’s campaign machinery and align the party’s structures with the evolving opposition coalition.
Moitalel Ole Kenta was named the new Secretary General, while Zack Kinuthia was appointed Deputy Secretary General. Other key appointments included Yassin Noor Haji as National Organising Secretary, Vincent Mogaka Kimoki as Chairperson, Dan Mwangi as Executive Director, Kiembi Gitura as Director of Elections, Peter Kados as Chair of the MCA Caucus, and Saitoti Torome as head of the Jubilee Foundation in charge of public policy.
Party insiders say the leadership changes are designed to inject fresh energy into Jubilee’s campaign machinery and align the party’s structures with the evolving opposition coalition.
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