This archive report was first published on 30 November 2019.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi has been at the receiving end of criticism from politicians allied to Deputy President William Ruto, who accuse him of suppressing Ruto's interests.
Speaking at Kirinyaga County on November 29, 2019, Matiangi refuted claims that he works with his Principal Secretary, Karanja Kibicho, to frustrate Ruto.
He laughed off allegations that he breached protocols at the Bomas of Kenya during the launch of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report.
"We have been blamed and accused of fighting some people and even ferrying goons to Bomas of Kenya. We have been called names, they say we are the terrible duo from the office of the presidency. The truth is sometimes we just want things done the right way. We don’t entertain some nonsense," Matiangi said.
He emphasized that he will not sit back and allow politicians to throw jabs at his Principal Secretary, Karanja Kibicho.
"We are like two coins of one side. Kibicho is my PS. So don’t go around fighting him. I will take full responsibility for any action. If you touch Kibicho, you are touching me. Our work is not public relations to impress someone and we will continue to work as assigned by the president," Matiangi added.
