Ruto Mocks Matiang’i, Claims He Would Still Be at World Bank Without His Intervention

President William Ruto has taken a fresh swipe at former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, claiming that he played a major role in his appointment to the Cabinet during former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration.

Speaking during a public address, Ruto alleged that Matiang’i was working at the World Bank before Uhuru persuaded him to leave his job and join the government.

The President claimed that without his involvement, Matiang’i would not have secured the Cabinet position he held under the Jubilee administration.

In a mocking tone, Ruto suggested that Matiang’i would have been struggling financially had he remained at the World Bank instead of accepting the opportunity to serve in government.

“Kama sio mimi Matiang’i hangekuwa Waziri,” Ruto remarked, adding that Uhuru had convinced him to abandon his World Bank job.

The remarks appeared to be a direct attack on Matiang’i, who has increasingly become a subject of political discussion as opposition leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Ruto’s comments have added another dimension to the political exchanges involving leaders who served in Uhuru’s administration, with Matiang’i emerging as one of the figures attracting attention in the ongoing political contest.

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