Fred Matiang’i

Jubilee · Former Cabinet Secretary · Presidential aspirant

Can Fred Matiang’i turn a reputation for forceful administration into a democratic national campaign?

Assessment

Matiang’i offers executive experience and potential establishment backing, while carrying difficult questions about civil liberties and the record of the government he served.

Path to power

Consolidate Gusii support, gain a substantial Mt Kenya endorsement, present administrative competence as an alternative and win acceptance across the opposition coalition.

Strengths

Extensive executive experienceAdministrative reputationPotential Jubilee network

Challenges

Civil-liberties recordNo tested personal vote baseOpposition coalition rivalry