Gachagua's Close Ally Senator Nyutu Reveals What Matiang’i Must Do to Secure 2027 Presidential Victory

Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu has argued that presidential hopeful Fred Matiang’i must first create a political party with grassroots strength in his Gusii backyard before seeking the top seat. 

Nyutu believes relying on existing outfits will weaken his ambitions.

Speaking during a televised discussion on October 3, 2025, the senator observed that Matiang’i appears intent on using the Jubilee Party instead of establishing his own platform. 

Nyutu warned that such dependency might deny him sufficient bargaining power nationally.

He insisted that Kenya’s political culture still revolves around ethnic identities, making community-based parties highly influential. 

Nyutu argued that unless Matiang’i organizes support through a homegrown party, it will be difficult to rally broader acceptance across the country. 

Nyutu drew parallels from other leaders, saying political outfits often succeed by consolidating regional loyalty first. 

He mentioned ODM’s entrenched base in Luo Nyanza under Raila Odinga, and Amason Kingi’s PAA enjoying dominance in Kilifi as practical illustrations.

The senator further stressed that building a party is not merely about personal ambition, but about showing political independence and credibility.

According to him, voters are more likely to trust leaders who control their own political machinery.

Soy legislator David Kiplagat, however, strongly disagreed with Nyutu. He criticized the suggestion as a backward political philosophy that undermines unity. 

Kiplagat argued that the presidency should represent the entire nation, not be pegged on regional formations.

Kiplagat described Nyutu’s remarks as promoting division. He urged leaders to abandon tribal calculations and instead focus on cultivating national cohesion.

According to him, advancing ethnic-based politics risks damaging unity and steering Kenya back to polarized alignments.

Nyutu’s position followed earlier claims by Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni. 

Kioni alleged that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been advising Matiang’i to craft a Kisii-based political vehicle to strengthen negotiations within the opposition bloc.

Kioni also accused Gachagua of quietly working alongside President William Ruto’s administration. 

He suggested that the Democratic for Citizens Party has effectively become an appendage of government, heightening suspicion and fueling further debate over Nyutu’s controversial advice.