Matiang’i Declares Support for Raila Ahead of 2022 Elections
Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has reiterated his support for ODM leader Raila Odinga ahead of next year’s elections.
Speaking in Kisumu County on Thursday, Matiang’i said his support for Odinga is informed by President Kenyatta’s faith in the ODM leader to lead the country in the right direction. He further told off his critics, stating that he does not need anyone’s permission to endorse Odinga’s 2022 presidential bid.
"Tumekubaliana sisi wote na mzee wetu Prime Minister Raila Odinga ndiye anatuongoza na tumekubaliana safari hii, sisi watu wa Nyanza tutasimama pamoja kama mtu mmoja,” the CS said.
“Sasa nikisema hivyo nimefanya makosa? Na mimi sijakuuliza wewe unipee ruhusa ya kusimama pamoja na Raila ama Rais Kenyatta... President Kenyatta is my boss na ni yeye amenipea kazi nifanye. Akiamuru vile tunaenda, it is logical kama waziri wake wa usalama mimi napiga laini mahali rais amepiga laini.”
At the same time, Matiang’i slammed Deputy President William Ruto and his allies for taking credit for projects delivered by President Kenyatta, describing them as political hypocrites.
“There can never be two centres of power and anyone else taking credit for government projects or claiming to have influenced major infrastructure development is a hypocrite and engaging in political conmanship,” he said.
He also dismissed Ruto’s claims that the handshake between the president and Odinga affected the delivery of government projects and initiatives. “I personally support the handshake both as a presidential undertaking and because of its evident benefits to the country and I have no apologies to make to anyone,” he added.
Matiang’i spoke during the operationalization of the Central Nyakach division where he was also crowned as a Luo elder.
Comments (13)
How is a government employee being paid by tax payers taxes declare their political stand 🤔
Matiangi declared support as a individual and not as a government employee! He is a kenya a Kenyan like any body else! He reserves the right to pronounce who he wants to support for president in 2022!
Back to basics: life 101:, government employees are not affiliated with any political parties
Nonsense! That s your assessment and pure assumption! You don’t know what you are talking about!
@ Ngendo I try to be civil and respectful but when that doesn’t happen….it is what it is. Kino giti giki kunungi ta theeru
That is correct. Kenya has been sold to the devil, I mean. And this rant is not about Raila, it's about anybody aspiring to be a political leader and of course a politician in general.
Matiangi, just go retire with Kenyatta then when he retires coz he drives you anywhere he wants to dump u as your BOSS, just get your senses and support whoever u want without naming Uhuru.CS position wil soon be gone so u have to have ur own stand period.
LlGive Matiang'i a Chance to Breath his own Political Science now that Simeon Nyachae🙄 who Dictated most Kisii politics is no More.
Satan a creature of God challenged him and he was thrown down like lightning. Matiangyin a creature of Jubilee can challenge DP for a season
There may be a shock in 2022. One which Kenyans are not expecting
Vacuum cannot be maintained without using sophistry. Matiangi is looking ahead and knows he has no place in a Ruto's government. There are only two horses in the upcoming race. Pick yours and stay the course. No point waiting for other particles to fill the vacuum.
Kila siku ni siku ya vtuko.The other day was KIMIA HAMWE v/s CIRU & KUI.Today is Thicio Hakiri v/s Rachel & Ngendo.Na mambo bado.
@Morris ni maisha boss. Fred Gumo alitwaambia kaa ngumu bana😉