Speaking during a roadside rally in Keroka town on Monday, February 23, 2026, the former Deputy President said leaders from the region must ensure Matiang’i commands respect locally before seeking broader national support.
Gachagua, who now leads the Democracy for Citizens (DCP) party, was addressing supporters as part of the United Opposition’s three-day tour of the Gusii region.
In his address, Gachagua emphasised that political respect begins at home, urging residents not to allow what he termed as “junior politicians” to insult the Jubilee deputy party leader.
In his address, Gachagua emphasised that political respect begins at home, urging residents not to allow what he termed as “junior politicians” to insult the Jubilee deputy party leader.
He noted that if the Gusii community stands solidly behind Matiang’i, leaders from other regions will have no choice but to accord him the respect befitting a national contender.
Gachagua further rallied the Kisii and Nyamira counties to unite politically and consolidate their voting strength, arguing that unity would position the region strategically in the evolving opposition alliance.
The remarks came shortly after Matiang’i was coronated as a Kisii elder and community spokesman in a colourful ceremony held at Ekerenyo Grounds in Nyamira County.
Gachagua further rallied the Kisii and Nyamira counties to unite politically and consolidate their voting strength, arguing that unity would position the region strategically in the evolving opposition alliance.
The remarks came shortly after Matiang’i was coronated as a Kisii elder and community spokesman in a colourful ceremony held at Ekerenyo Grounds in Nyamira County.
The event was attended by several United Opposition principals who have rebranded their outfit as the United Alternative Government.
During the ceremony, Abagusii elders bestowed upon Matiang’i traditional symbols of authority, including special attire signifying his new status within the community.
During the ceremony, Abagusii elders bestowed upon Matiang’i traditional symbols of authority, including special attire signifying his new status within the community.
He was also presented with headgear to symbolise leadership and responsibility, a ceremonial stick, and a traditional whisk used during major cultural events.
Religious leaders later offered prayers to bless the instruments before elders formally handed him over to opposition leaders, symbolising their endorsement of his national political journey.
In his acceptance speech, Matiang’i thanked the elders for the honour and pledged to uphold the trust placed in him.
Religious leaders later offered prayers to bless the instruments before elders formally handed him over to opposition leaders, symbolising their endorsement of his national political journey.
In his acceptance speech, Matiang’i thanked the elders for the honour and pledged to uphold the trust placed in him.
He assured the community that he would carry their aspirations with dignity as he engages the rest of the country in the quest for leadership.
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