
Jubilee presidential aspirant Fred Matiang’i recently met with the Linda Mwananchi team, which includes notable political figures such as Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka, and Siaya Governor James Orengo. This meeting has led to speculation about potential political realignments between the United Alternative Government and Linda Mwananchi as the 2027 general election approaches. Matiang’i shared photos from the meeting on his X account but did not disclose the topics discussed.
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