Simba Arati Claims Fred Matiang’i’s Life Is in Danger, Says He’s Forced to Change Cars
Governor Simba Arati has claimed former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi’s life is at risk.
During an event at the Gusii Stadium on Friday, April 5, Arati claimed Matiang’i was being hunted down by criminal gangs.
The county boss urged the national government to accord the ex-CS state security due to his prominent duties in the fight against criminal activities during former president Uhuru Kenyatta’s tenure.
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According to Arati, the former CS who retreated to his rural home in Borabu has been forced to be on higher alert most of the time.
Arati said Matiang’i regularly switches his vehicles to evade criminal gangs that have been targeting him.
“Matiangi dealt with Al Shabaab and restored peace and security in our country. Even if he was loyal to his boss, he needs security from the government because his life is in danger,” Arati said as reported by Capital News.
Arati slams William Ruto
The Kisii governor accused President William Ruto of exhibiting dictatorial tendencies in his administration.
Arati pointed out that having hard-line positions doesn’t help the country, urging the head of state to work on uniting the country.
“The national government dictatorship cannot help. Let’s see how we can bring every leader on board,” Arati added.
ODM says Governor Simba Arati’s life is in danger
Earlier, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party claimed that the life of Arati was in danger.
In a statement issued by the party’s secretary general Edwin Sifuna on Friday, January 12, the Orange party expressed concern over who is the safety of their national vice chairperson.
The party claimed the recent attacks witnessed at meetings attended by Arati were executed by people they alleged to have backing from the police.
Simba Arati Claims Fred Matiang’i’s Life Is in Danger, Says He’s Forced to Change Cars
