Fred Matiang’i’s Presidential Bid Threatened by Legal Action Over River Yala Deaths

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i’s potential 2027 presidential aspirations are now under threat, as Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo has announced plans to initiate legal proceedings against him. Odhiambo, speaking on Thursday, July 3, accused Matiang’i of presidi..

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Legal action against former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i threatens his 2027 presidential ambitions due to allegations surrounding the discovery of tortured bodies in River Yala.

Over 400 bodies were found in River Yala between July 2021 and January 2022, many showing signs of torture.
Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo plans to hold Matiang’i accountable for alleged extrajudicial killings and is pursuing legal avenues to bar him from presidential candidacy.
The claims come amid calls for a public inquiry and pressure on the office of the DPP for mass murder charges against Matiang’i and associated police units.