Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i dismissed claims that he is a political project of former President Uhuru Kenyatta in his quest for presidency in 2027.
He added he is yet to align himself with any political party as he continues to consult across the political spectrum.
Speaking during an exclusive interview on Citizen TV on Tuesday, Matiang’i maintained that his current political path, in his bid to attain the country’s top seat in 2027, remains open to collaborations with any like-minded party.
He said it is still too early to choose a side, even amid multiple reports of various political parties keen on having him as their presidential flagbearer, as this would disadvantage his efforts to garner enough support across the country.
“I am in consultations with a number of political parties and a number of political leaders across the board.
I honestly think that if I made a choice now and stuck to one political party, I would disadvantage the others with whom we are having a discussion,” he said.
Matiang’i, who served in three different portfolios during Uhuru’s 10-year tenure, reiterated that being a close ally of the former President did not outrightly make him his puppet, since the retired Head of State also worked with many other leaders who are even serving in the current administration.
He went on to pour cold water on the narrative, arguing that he had not even sought the endorsement of the ex-President about his presidential ambitions.
“There are things that people tell you that, when you sit back and analyse them, they won’t make sense even to a fool. It is an indelible historical fact that Uhuru appointed me to his Cabinet and I served in his Cabinet for 10 years in three portfolios,” said Matiang’i.
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