Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has shifted his political support from former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the 2027 presidential race.This move marks a significant change from Onyonka's earlier advocacy for Matiang'i as the Gusii region's presidential candidate.Onyonka argued that the Gusii community had been marginalized under previous governments and deserved representation.

However, his recent endorsement of Sifuna, who is building a reformist profile in the opposition, raises questions about the stability of support for Matiang'i.Sifuna, recently removed from ODM roles, is positioning himself as an alternative leader.Onyonka's pivot could impact the Gusii political bloc's cohesion, as Matiang'i's camp faces setbacks from a key ally.The endorsement highlights shifting alliances in Kenya's political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.