Final preparations were in high gear across Kisii and Nyamira counties on Friday morning ahead of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i's much-anticipated Gusii region tour.

The former CS held an early morning strategy meeting with local leaders at his Simbauti Farm residence in Borabu, Nyamira County, to plan for the day-long series of events.

Fred Matiang'i kicks off Gusii region tour with stopover in Kijauri, Nyamira, he will be in a day-long meet-the-people tour as he lays ground for a possible 2027 presidential bid.Video By Sammy Omingo pic.twitter.com/Gla5iGpayC - The Standard Digital (@StandardKenya) May 2, 2025 He made the first stopover in Kijauri area of Borabu, Nyamira County.

A spot check by The Standard revealed heightened activity in several locations expected to host public gatherings.