Matiang'i denies role in Miguna deportation, extrajudicial killings
Politics
By
Beatrice Makokha
| Jul 14, 2025
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has condemned the growing trend among some politicians of attributing national challenges to specific communities, calling such rhetoric dangerous for national unity.
“When you hear some leaders, you get shocked, even angry. It’s laughable if not for the seriousness of the issues. Problems exist in Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Taita Taveta yet someone claims it's one tribe to blame. That’s not just wrong; it’s reckless,” he said.
He emphasized that Kenya’s systemic challenges are widespread and should not be framed in tribal terms.
“The issue is not the Kikuyus, or any other tribe. The problems are shared by all Kenyans.”
Addressing long-standing claims that he revoked exiled lawyer Miguna Miguna’s passport during his time in office, Matiang’i dismissed the accusations as baseless.
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“There is not a single passport I cancelled. Not even one. I challenge anyone to show proof,” he asserted.
On allegations linking him to extrajudicial killings, including bodies discovered in River Yala, the former CS denied involvement and called for accountability within law enforcement.
“Let someone say, ‘Fred Matiang’i did this.’ Isn’t there a law? Officers may have had information, why not share it? I reject blanket condemnation,” he said.
He also warned the newly sworn-in IEBC commissioners against political interference, noting that credibility and public trust are essential for peaceful elections.
“Anyone joining the IEBC must know, if people suspect games are being played, there will be trouble. That space must remain neutral,” Matiang’i warned.
Finally, he weighed in on calls to investigate President William Ruto at the International Criminal Court, drawing comparisons to former presidents.
Matiang’i also decried the politicization of accountability, warning that Kenya’s stability must not be sacrificed for political convenience.