Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has ignited political tremors in Narok County, as his bid for the presidency in 2027 begins to reshape the opposition landscape and stir potential realignments in the Rift Valley.

In a series of carefully orchestrated meetings, Dr.

Matiang'i met with former Narok North MP and 2022 gubernatorial contender Moitalel Ole Kenta at his Ilariak resort at the end of last week.

The closed-door meeting-attended by local elders and political heavyweights-has fueled speculation of a brewing alliance aimed at consolidating the Maa nation vote and challenging the dominance of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in the region.