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Matiang’i’s consultative tour

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i is set to begin his consultative tour of Nyamira and Kisii counties today.

Speaking on Thursday, May 1, 2025, Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo indicated that Matiang’i, who recently jetted back into the country from the United States, will commence his tour of Nyamira and Kisii counties.

“On Friday, May 2, 2025, presidential candidate Fred Matiang’i will tour his birthplace of Gusii. His public rallies begin at Nyansiongo at 9:00 am, proceed to Keroka, and make a brief stop at Kembu,” Nyaribo stated.

“Matiang’i will then hold a huge rally at the Kisii Central Business District (CBD) next to the roundabout before proceeding to Ekonge Market, where he will address members of the public as well.”

“Matiang’i is a peaceful person with an intention of vying for the presidency in the 2027 general elections. But before declaring his intentions, it is important that he consults locally and widely before making the choice,” Nyaribo noted.

“We urge members of the public to turn up in their numbers to listen to and meet Matiang’i during his tour of the region,” Nyaribo urged.

Weather update

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast sunny intervals on Friday, May 2, 2025. Areas of Siaya, Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Nandi, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, and West Pokot counties are expected to experience sunny intervals.

However, highland areas of Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka, and Nairobi counties could experience chances of rainfall in the afternoons and nights.

The rainfalls are also expected to continue in Nairobi and the surrounding areas for the better part of the weekend afternoons and nights, with temperatures ranging between 6 degrees Celsius and 28 degrees.

Similarly, Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kajiado, and Taita Taveta counties and the coastal counties of Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, and Kwale Coutnies are expected to experience rainfalls in the afternoons.