- The former president of the Local Lawyers Association (LSK) Nelson Havi had expressed his intention to run for the presidency until he lost the election
- In a poll on Havi's X account, former Home Affairs Minister Fred Matiang'i led with 51%, against the lawyer's 33.5% and President William Ruto followed with 15.5%
- Matiangi's desire to run for the presidency was revealed after it emerged that he was hiring foreign experts to give him strategies before the 2027 general election
Lawyer Nelson Havi suggests that he would like to collaborate with former Internal Security Minister Fred Matiang'i to run for the presidency in 2027.
Source: Twitter
Why is Havi thinking of running for president?
This was after he conducted a poll on his X account asking for the opinion of Kenyans on who between him (Havi), Matiang'i and the President William Rutohe should lead the country.
He had expressed interest in running for the presidency after his efforts to persuade the former Chief Justice David Maraga vying for that seat seems to have failed.
“If Kenyans are not careful, Dr Fred Matiang'i may be the only alternative to Dr William Ruto in 2027 and he may become President. We would go from bad to worse. That is why if CJ David Maraga rejects our application to run, I will offer my name, ” he posted.
The vote attracted more than 17,000 Kenyans, with Matiang'i getting 51%, Havi (33.5%) and Ruto (15.5%).
Having followed Matiang'i into second place, Havi believed he would be better suited to replace Matiang'i, who he argued would form a formidable coalition.
“Kenyans can't be helped. Let me find Dr. Fred Matiang'i and see if I can be his Deputy President. I think we will make a great team. Let's plan ahead. How about friends?” he put.
Havi had asked Maraga to consider running for the presidency as “he is a wise and experienced leader who can bring about reforms”.
Matiang'i's quest for the presidency
Matiang'i's interest in the presidency became evident after he reportedly obtained the services of an international group of influencers to help him run his presidential bid.
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He was said to have hired a group of advisers that helped give victory to Duma Boko, the recently elected president of Botswana.
On July 13, Matiang'i allegedly signed a contract with the Canadian lobbying firm Dickens & Madson, which is headed by former Israeli Mossad agent and controversial lobbyist Ari Ben-Menashe.
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