Fred Matiang'i Stories

Matiang’i alleges government insiders behind chaos and violent protests in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

Matiang’i dismissed the government’s claims of ignorance, arguing that security agencies have access to intelligence and cannot credibly claim not to...

Matiang’i condemns religious gimmicks in Kenyan elections, urges focus on honest leadership ahead of 2027 polls
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

Matiang’i said Kenyans should question the integrity of leaders using religion to appeal to voters instead of being swayed by religious theatrics.

Miguna backs Gen Z, dismisses Gachagua-led opposition and Ruto’s regime as a joke
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 13, 2025

The lawyer expressed full support for the youth-led protests and political awakening driven by Gen Z, describing them as the true agents of change.

Miguna: Fred Matiang’i unfit to lead after orchestrating my 2018 torture, deportation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 13, 2025

Miguna says the former CS cannot be entrusted with leadership, having presided over what he terms as gross abuse of office during his time in governme...

Opposition leaders: We’ll prosecute Ruto over graft, extrajudicial killings if elected
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2025

The leaders further blasted Ruto over what they described as unfair public appointments, saying that the presidency had skewed top state jobs to favou...

Gem MP Odhiambo seeks to bar Fred Matiang’i from vying for presidency over River Yala killings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 03, 2025

The Gem MP contends that the state-sponsored killings and body disposals that took place during Matiang’i’s tenure justify legal action and should dis...

Ex-Interior CS Fred Matiang’i distances himself from River Yala killings, calls for public inquest
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2025

Matiang’i said once the bodies were reported, he and other top security officials demanded an inquest and tasked the then Inspector General of Police...

Ex-Interior CS Matiang’i blames NIS for failing to detect hired goons in anti-government protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

Matiang'i noted that NIS is sophisticated enough to track such activities well in advance, warning that failure to act raises serious concerns about t...

Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i promises honest leadership as he declares 2027 presidential bid
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

Matiang’i said he is holding broad consultations with political leaders and parties across the country and will only commit to a political vehicle aft...

Fred Matiang’i denies being Uhuru Kenyatta’s project, confirms 2027 bid to ‘fix Kenya’
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

Matiang’i said his previous Cabinet appointment during Uhuru Kenyatta's reign should not be mistaken for political puppetry.

Matiang’i urges national dialogue, warns repression of Gen Z could tear Kenya apart
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 29, 2025

Matiang’i criticised the government for shifting blame and using excessive force instead of listening to Gen Z, whose concerns he described as both le...

Matiang’i calls for public inquest into extrajudicial killings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

The former Interior CS declaring his readiness to face questions over controversial deaths including those of Chris Msando, Jacob Juma, Kipyegon Kenei...

Matiang'i blames 'poor leadership' for Kenya's woes upon return from US
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 20, 2025

Matiang’i said Kenya has enough capable leaders and called on all citizens to unite and work toward finding solutions.

Why former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i resigned from World Bank post
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 07, 2025

Matiang'i, a former powerful Cabinet Secretary under President Uhuru Kenyatta, is expected to return by June 21 to resume his 2027 presidential campai...

Matiang'i is qualified to lead Kenya - Gachagua
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

Gachagua highlighted Matiang’i’s impressive track record, having held key positions in various ministries under President Uhuru Kenyatta's administrat...

UDA summons Senator Orwoba over 'disloyalty' in Matiang’i welcome, radio remarks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 10, 2025

The committee’s statement criticised her April 22, 2025, interview on Spice FM, where she questioned the labour mobility programme, a key initiative o...

Matiang'i's presidential bid sparks political storm
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 21, 2025

During a recent Jubilee delegates' meeting in Keumbu, Kisii County, on April 6, Kioni reiterated that the former CS had been cleared to fly the party'...

Senator Onyonka: Why we think it's Matiang’i and not Maraga’s moment
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 01, 2025

Onyonka dismissed Maraga’s grand dream, arguing that the former CJ is not well-versed in the challenges currently afflicting the country.

Will ex-CJ Maraga’s presidential dream excite Kenyans? Observers give their take
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 31, 2025

Maraga, who has been toying with the idea of moving to the House on the Hill following support from Gen Z, the country’s youngest voters and aggressiv...

Gusii elders back Matiang’i to vie for presidency in 2027 elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

Despite the endorsements and growing speculation, Matiang’i has maintained a low profile since leaving office and has not publicly declared his presid...

Matiang’i accused of meddling in sugar scandal while serving as Interior CS
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 11, 2024

The revelations emerged during the trial of Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) employees, alongside an importer and a...

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