Ruto Reveals His Role in Matiang’i’s Appointment as CS,Criticises Uhuru Over His World Bank Job exit

President William Ruto has sparked fresh political debate after making remarks about former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, claiming that he played a key role in securing him a powerful position in the previous administration.

Speaking during a recent public engagement, the Head of State suggested that Matiang’i would not have become a Cabinet Secretary without his intervention. He also revisited the circumstances surrounding Matiang’i’s departure from his former employment at the World Bank.

Ruto appeared to criticise retired President Uhuru Kenyatta over the decision, claiming that he had persuaded Matiang’i to leave his World Bank job before appointing him to the Cabinet.

In his remarks delivered in Swahili, the President stated:

“Kama sio mimi MATIANG’I hangekuwa waziri, Uhuru alimdanganya awache kazi WORLD BANK mpaka saa hii viatu ZIMERARUKA zote.”

The comments have attracted attention because of the political relationship between Ruto and Matiang’i, who served in influential positions during Uhuru’s administration.

Matiang’i rose through the ranks of government, eventually becoming Interior Cabinet Secretary, a position that placed him at the centre of national security and administrative affairs.

His name has recently featured prominently in discussions about the opposition’s plans ahead of the 2027 General Election, with several political leaders being mentioned as potential presidential contenders.

Ruto’s latest remarks have consequently brought his past association with Matiang’i back into the spotlight, particularly as political alignments continue to shift ahead of the next general election.

However, the President’s statements represent his account of Matiang’i’s appointment and departure from the World Bank, with further details of the circumstances yet to be independently established.

Attention will now be on whether the former Interior CS will respond to Ruto’s claims and offer his perspective on the events surrounding his appointment to Uhuru’s Cabinet.

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