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Let’s not insult our intelligence with polite fiction. Let’s not cloak this brazen political maneuvering in the comfortable, meaningless language of “development” and “stomach infrastructure.” We all saw it. We all know what it was.

The carefully choreographed pilgrimage of Gusii MCAs to State House today had nothing to do with roads, water, or hospitals. To suggest otherwise is to treat the people of Gusii as fools. This was not a development tour; it was an open, unmissable shot across the bow. This was a political hit job, meticulously planned and executed, aimed squarely at the heart of one man: Fred Matiang’i.

The agenda was clear for anyone with eyes to see. This was about one thing and one thing only: dethroning a kingmaker and sending a chilling message.

For years, Dr. Matiang’i stood as a formidable political force, a symbol of Gusii’s influence at the highest table of power. His strength, his unwavering principles, and his refusal to play the sycophant made him a target. He was a problem for the political establishment that thrives on loyalty over competence, on submission over strength.

Today’s event was the culmination of a plot to dismantle that influence. It was a public demonstration meant to show—not just Matiang’i, but every elected leader in this region—where power truly resides and where allegiance must now be sworn. The message was brutal in its simplicity: "Your backyard is no longer yours. We own it now."

They were not there to discuss the budget for Nyamira or Kisii. They were there to pledge fealty. They were there to be fed, and we all know it wasn't just a physical meal served in State House china. It was a feast of promises, of threats, of future favors, and cold, hard cash. This was about feeding stomachs to capture souls and neutralize a threat.

So let us call it what it is: Open warfare.

And to those who orchestrated this, and to those MCAs who readily offered themselves as pawns in this game, hear this:

We see you. The people see you. And we will accept.

We will accept that this is the brutal nature of the politics you choose to play.
We will accept that you have shown your hand. But understand this—the people of Gusii are not a constituency to be bought and sold at a State House breakfast.
The respect for Dr. Matiang’i was not manufactured in Nairobi; it was earned through years of visible, tangible work and an unassailable integrity that stands in stark contrast to the political theater we witnessed today.

This move may have been bold, but it has also awakened a sleeping giant. You have reminded everyone what is at stake. You have drawn the battle lines in the most public way possible.

So yes, we accept your declaration of war. Now, let the people respond.