Kurunzi News CEO Milton Nyakundi meets Matiang’i in the U.S.

 In a quiet, yet powerful meeting held in the United States, Kurunzi News CEO Milton Nyakundi and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i engaged in a deep conversation that touched on governance, democracy, and the future of Kenya’s leadership.
The high-level dialogue, held on the sidelines of a diaspora policy and governance forum in Washington, D.C., brought together two figures from very different paths, but with a shared concern for Kenya’s democratic future.
Nyakundi, whose Kurunzi News is renowned for its pro-people stance and relentless advocacy for good governance, met with Matiang’i, a man who once wielded immense executive power and now eyes the presidency in 2027.
Their exchange was less about political posturing and more about the state of the nation. According to Nyakundi the meeting, was clear in articulating the role of citizen-centred leadership in shaping Kenya’s next chapter.
“As Kurunzi, we speak for the forgotten voices of the teachers in neglected counties, the youth in jobless towns, and the single mothers paying the cost of corruption,” Nyakundi said.
“Our message to anyone seeking high office is simple: you must earn the trust of the people by defending truth, accountability, and justice.”
Matiang’i, who has maintained a relatively low profile since exiting government, acknowledged the importance of grassroots-driven leadership and admitted that the country is in a fragile place socially and economically.
Nyakundi, a fierce critic of impunity and misuse of power, challenged Matiang’i to go beyond declarations and demonstrate commitment to political reforms and public service transformation.
“Kenya doesn’t need another strongman; it needs a strong vision,” Nyakundi emphasised. “And that vision must be one where the state serves the citizen, not the other way around.”
The meeting, while informal, marked a symbolic moment. It highlighted the growing importance of civil society voices like Kurunzi in shaping national discourse, especially as the 2027 elections begin to stir early political realignments.
Observers have long speculated that Matiang’i, known for his firmness during his tenure in the security docket, has thrown his hat into the presidential ring. His recent re-emergence in diaspora engagements and policy circles hints at a beefed-up political troop ahead of 2027.
For Nyakundi and Kurunzi, the conversation was part of a broader mission: to hold every political contender accountable to the values of democracy and justice.
“In the next election, Kenyans must not vote out of fear or tribal loyalty; they must vote with consciousness,” Nyakundi later said in a statement. “And at Kurunzi, we will do everything we can to keep the national conscience alive.”
The two agreed on one key principle: that the country needs leaders who can rise above personal interest and embrace the responsibility of building lasting institutions.
As Kenya approaches a critical moment in its democratic journey, meetings like this, quiet, candid, and principled, offer a glimpse into the conversations shaping tomorrow’s leadership.