Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has come out swinging, defying mounting pressure from within his political circles and demanding full transparency on allegations that dogged his tenure in government.
In a fiery tone laced with defiance, Matiang’i warned that Kenyans must not “buy into President Ruto’s lies,” insisting that truth must rise from the ashes of propaganda.
Matiang’i, often described as a hard-nosed technocrat, has chosen to break the silence that has lingered since he left office. Like a man pulling the curtain on a staged play, he has dared the state to open its files and let Kenyans see who truly bears responsibility for the country’s darkest chapters.
By standing his ground, Matiang’i has placed himself on a collision course with the ruling regime, painting himself as both a whistleblower and a political survivor.
His latest remarks carry the weight of a man unwilling to be cornered. He likened the current government’s tactics to “smoke and mirrors,” carefully designed to distract citizens while corruption gnaws at the nation’s foundation like termites in a timber house.
For Matiang’i, exposing the truth is not merely about clearing his name, but also about stripping bare the lies that he argues have become Ruto’s currency of leadership.
In a move interpreted as both bold and strategic, Matiang’i also revealed his intention to stand in the way of President Ruto’s 2027 presidential ambitions.
Dr. Fred Matiang’i argued that Kenya cannot afford another term under what he called a “regime of deception,” vowing to rally forces that would mount a formidable political wall against Ruto’s re-election bid.
His words were not just a warning but a declaration of intent — a gauntlet thrown at the feet of the establishment.
By refusing to bow to party pressure, he casts himself as a man of principle, daring to swim against the tide. For his supporters, he is a symbol of courage in a climate where truth is often buried under political compromise.
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