Matiang'i asked the congregation to pray that God's will be done in his pursuit of the presidency, adding that if granted the seat, he would never drag God's name through the mud by abusing the office.
He said he would govern strictly according to the law of the land and the commands of God, a declaration that drew a strong response from those present.
The Jubilee presidential hopeful was candid about the foundation of his ambition, making clear that his desire for the presidency was not driven by personal glory but by a genuine calling to serve.
Matiang'i also turned his attention to a young student pastor present in the congregation, pledging on the spot to support the young man's education.
The gesture, unscripted and personal, drew warm applause from the gathering and spoke to a side of the politician that rarely surfaces in formal political settings.
The former CS declared his love for his fellow Seventh-day Adventists and made a vow to support the church to his last breath, regardless of where his political journey takes him.
He said his ties to the faith community were not built on political convenience but on genuine belief and personal commitment.
His appearance at the church came on the same day he addressed Kenya's education crisis, calling for a national conversation on school reforms, earlier release of capitation grants, more affordable schooling and a dedicated PS to oversee the CBC transition.
Matiang'i is among several opposition figures including Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua, Martha Karua and Edwin Sifuna who are actively positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.
His decision to root his campaign in faith and service rather than political firepower is emerging as a deliberate strategy to distinguish himself in an increasingly crowded field.
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