This archive report was first published on 22 September 2019.
On September 22, 2019, a heated exchange took place between Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i and Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot at a funeral in Nyamira.
According to Cheruiyot, there was a plot to remove Matiang'i from office six months prior, which he claimed was orchestrated by Jubilee senators.
Cheruiyot alleged that he received a call from Deputy President William Ruto, who instructed him to go to Ruto's office and meet with Matiang'i.
However, Matiang'i denied these claims, stating that he had never met with Ruto or visited his office to seek assistance.
"Miezi sita iliyopita kulikuwa na njama ya kumng'atua huyu CS Matiang'i kutoka kazini kupitia fitina. Alafu nikapokea simu kali sana kutoka kwa naibu rais William Ruto mwenyewe, nikaenda kwa afisi yake nikampata na huyu Matiang'i," Cheruiyot said.
Cheruiyot's claims were met with strong denial from Matiang'i, who accused the senator of spreading lies to gain political mileage.
"Seneta Cheruiyot unajua mimi nililelewa na wazazizi wakristo, kwa nini unadanganya watu wetu? Unajua mimi sikukutana na wewe na sikuenda kwa Ruto... kwa nini unasema uongo??" Matiang'i said in response.
