01 · OpinionThe congregation should not become a campaign audience by default
Protect worship, preserve religious institutions’ civic voice and tell people when they are being invited to a political event.
16 October 20267 min read
People in power · Kenya
Fred Matiang’i
Public figure and former cabinet secretary
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A record of Fred Matiang’i’s re-emergence in national politics and the networks forming around it.
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Current archive01 · Opinion
02 · Kenya · PoliticsMatiang’i condemns church heckling and calls for respect for worship
The Jubilee leader says disruption at Bishop Margaret Wanjiru’s Nairobi church undermined worshippers’ freedom.
12 October 20264 min read
03 · Kenya · AccountabilityNew Politrack poll puts Ruto ahead: the questions behind the headline numbers
A reported September survey places Ruto ahead. Sample selection, fieldwork dates and methodological disclosure determine what readers can responsibly conclude.
1 October 20265 min read
04 · Kenya · PoliticsMatiang’i announces Narok appearance with Nyoro and Orengo
Fred Matiang’i has announced a Narok visit for Sunday, 27 September, with Ndindi Nyoro, James Orengo and Jeremiah Kioni listed among the accompanying leaders.
26 September 20265 min read
05 · Kenya · PoliticsAfrica Check rejects fabricated Uhuru endorsement of Sifuna
An 18 September fact-check found no evidence for graphics claiming Kenyatta had abandoned Matiang’i for the Nairobi senator.
20 September 20261 min read
06 · Kenya · PoliticsJubilee’s succession debate puts Matiang’i and Kioni in focus
Kioni says he will seek delegates’ support as the party prepares for life after Uhuru Kenyatta’s leadership.
20 September 20261 min read
07 · Kenya · PoliticsMatiang’i challenges Ruto over the place of opposition in public life
The Jubilee presidential hopeful says criticism of government is democratic participation after Ruto’s remarks about Uhuru Kenyatta.
20 September 20261 min read