Life of Former CS Fred Matiang’i is in danger; Governor Arati claims
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Governor Simba Arati claims the life of Former Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Fred Matiang'i is in danger
Governor Simba Arati claims the life of Former Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Fred Matiang’i is in danger.
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has claimed former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi was facing an imminent danger to his life alleging a pursuit by criminal gangs.
Speaking during an event at the Gusii Stadium on Friday, April 5, Arati claimed Matiang’i was being hunted down by criminal gangs.
Gov Arati pleaded with the government to accord Matiang’i state security due to his prominent duties in the fight against criminal activities during former president Uhuru Kenyatta’s tenure.
He said the former CS had retreated to his rural home in Borabu, Nyamira County.
“Matiangi dealt with Al Shabaab and restored peace and security in our country. Even if he was loyal to his boss, he needs security from the government because his life is in danger,” Arati said during an event at Gusii Stadium.
Arati claimed that following the withdrawal of State security, Matinagi has had to switch vehicles intermittently to evade gangs.
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He accused President William Ruto’s administration of dictatorial tendencies challenging the government to work towards uniting Kenyans.
“The national government dictatorship cannot help. Let’s see how we can bring every leader on board,” Governor Arati said.
Matiangi, who became a vocal critic of Ruto in the latter years of the Kenyatta presidency often calling out the then Deputy President for wrecking the ship from within, has taken a low profile since alleged attempts to arrest him in February 2023.
Accused of reining terror on Ruto allies and sanctioning dramatic arrests under former Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti, Matiangi told off judges issuing anticipatory bail for undermining security agencies.
Matinagi would later dash to court to obtain an anticipatory bail for fear of arrest event as his successor, Kithure Kithiki, denied plans to arrest him.
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