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Matiang'i has my blessings in all he does, says Uhuru

Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i. [File, Standard]

President Uhuru Kenyatta has defended Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i who has been under spirited attacks from allies of Deputy President William Ruto.

While addressing hundreds of boda boda operators at Kisii Sports Club today, the President said he assigned Dr Matiang’i a ministry (Interior) which has been well run but, fails to understand why “some people are attacking my hardworking CS”. Uhuru, who was accompanied by ODM leader Raila Odinga and Dr Matiang’i asked locals to shun leaders out to preach hatred and divisions among peace-loving citizens.

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