Ruto Speaks Out on Matiang’i’s Fallout with Government

Months after leaving his well-paying job in the US, President William Ruto now claims Fred Matiang’i can barely afford fuel for his cars, with his shoes wearing out.

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i resigned from his role at the World Bank in mid-2025 to return to Kenya and focus on his 2027 presidential campaign.

Matiang’i chose not to renew his contract and officially stepped down from his position at the World Bank in Washington, DC, submitting his departure letters and handing over his responsibilities by late May and June 2025.

He officially returned to Kenya around June 21, 2025, after publicly announcing his intent to run for the presidency on May 2, 2025.

His return was met with excitement among his political allies. Jubilee Party Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni welcomed him at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, saying that it was now “all systems go” for Matiang’i’s campaign.

Matiang’i, who served as a powerful minister during former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration, joined the World Bank in September 2022 after leaving government.

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