DP Gachagua goes after former Interior CS Fred Matiangi
Gachagua goes after former Interior CS Fred Matiangi over his decisions during his tenure in Uhuru's government
Gachagua goes after former Interior CS Fred Matiangi over his decisions during his tenure in Uhuru’s government.
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary D. Fred Matiangi has come under fire from Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for abusing administrators under former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration.
Speaking on Friday, January 20, while opening a sensitization workshop on the national fertilizer subsidy program, the DP stated that the Kenya Kwanza government will not involve chiefs in politics.
Gachagua urged the local officials not to allow themselves to be used in the political sphere while taking a jibe at Matiangi.
“The president was very hesitant to work with you, and for a good reason. You guys were badly used to do crazy things that have no meaning to this country. Selling BBI, threatening people, disrupting our meetings, and all manner of crazy things, “said Gachagua.
He added, “I asked him to give us a chance to show that you are the right people to work with. I told him you were just being misused by him (Matiang’i). A fellow who had no idea on how to use these officers for the benefit of the country. A guy with pride and a lot of chest-thumping.”
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Meanwhile, Fred Matiangi has been keeping a low profile since exiting the government in October 2022.
But in a recent interview, his predecessor, Professor Kithure Kindiki, disclosed that he consults with him on how to handle the Ministry of Interior, a key department in Ruto’s cabinet.
“We have spoken severally on various matters and my predecessor has certain ideas that he thinks he had initiated and would want to see the light of day.
“Once or twice he has called me on national issues about what we are doing and he has given me good suggestions. We are in communication with Matiang’i and we wish him well in his new chapter,” Kindiki revealed.
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