Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i has once again spoken out about the brutal killing of former IEBC ICT boss Chris Msando, demanding a public inquest to finally unravel what really happened. In an interview with Citizen TV, Matiang’i admitted he only knows what every Kenyan knows — that Msando was murdered and investigations never fully explained why.
He shared that ever since the tragic death shocked the nation, he has repeatedly wondered why there has been no open inquest to dig deep into the case. You can catch the full details of the discussion here: Facebook link.
Matiang’i emphasized that a killing so serious cannot simply fade away without transparency. He argued that Kenyans deserve to hear the whole story so that trust in the justice system is restored. Leaving the case unresolved, he warned, only adds to frustration, suspicion, and dangerous theories.
He also highlighted how Msando’s murder was not just a blow to his loved ones but also weakened public confidence in elections. Matiang’i believes a public inquiry is long overdue to give closure both to Msando’s family and to Kenyans who still feel robbed of answers.
His comments stirred reactions among youth online, many of whom supported a fresh probe. They agreed that the silence around Msando’s killing has become a painful national wound, especially whenever elections come around.
Matiang’i reminded everyone that proper investigations and fair justice are the backbone of a working democracy. If people think powerful figures can silence cases whenever they want, he warned, then the nation risks slipping into fear and mistrust.
He called on today’s leaders to act boldly by opening a transparent, public inquest into the Msando case. Matiang’i stressed that honest answers never hurt the innocent — they only help a country heal and move on.
In closing, Matiang’i urged Kenyans, especially the youth, to keep asking hard questions and not let this case be forgotten. He promised to keep pushing for the truth, saying only real justice will bring peace to Msando’s family and rebuild Kenya’s trust in the rule of law.
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