Matiang’i rules out foreign financial backing for his 2027 presidential bid

Jubilee Party leader and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has firmly stated that he will not seek financial backing from any foreign entities for his anticipated 2027 presidential campaign. In an interview on Sunday, November 1, 2026, Matiang’i emphasized that his campaign would be funded through contributions from Kenyan supporters and volunteers, pledging compliance with electoral financing disclosure requirements.

He dismissed speculation linking his presidential bid to potential financial assistance from the Kingdom of Japan, insisting that his campaign would rely on local contributions. Matiang’i, who previously disclosed that he lacks personal wealth and has no commercial interests to support his campaign, highlighted that volunteers form the majority of his campaign team, with two-thirds not receiving any salary.

He also noted that some supporters contribute their own vehicles and set aside business activities to aid campaign mobilization. As Matiang’i seeks the presidency on a Jubilee Party ticket, his funding strategy aligns with the need for candidates to disclose campaign financing in accordance with regulations set by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).