'Power Comes and Goes' - Matiang’i Fires Warning at Ruto
Former Cabinet Secretary Matiang'i has declared in recent months that he intends to challenge President William Ruto in 2027, and Uhuru's Jubilee has endorsed him as their preferred candidate...
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Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i criticized the Kenyan government, accusing it of leveraging state power to influence recent by-elections, stating that "Power comes and goes." His remarks followed chaos and alleged intimidation tactics during mini-polls, particularly in Mbeere North and Malava.
- Matiang'i, the Jubilee Deputy Party Leader, slammed the government for "arrogance" and accused leaders of using state influence to seize votes, citing incidents of violence.
- The by-elections saw government-allied candidates like UDA's Leo Wamuthende and David Ndakwa win parliamentary seats, with close margins, such as Wa Muthende beating Newton 'Karish' Kariuki by 482 votes in Mbeere North.
- Matiang'i warned that such intimidation could lead to anarchy, referencing his past role as Minister for the Interior and emphasizing that "Power comes to an end."
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Observers and Politicians React to November 27 By-Elections - November 2025
The Election Observers Group (ELOG) has commended the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for conducting free and fair by-elections across Kenya on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Despite this praise, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i criticized the government, accusing it of leveraging state power and using intimidation tactics during the mini-polls, particularly in Mbeere North and Malava. Chama Cha Kazi (CCK) party leader Moses Kuria refuted claims that he was used by the government to split votes during the by-elections. In a separate statement, Minority Whip in the National Assembly, Millie Mabona, cautioned politicians against relying on online political supporters, asserting that this led to losses for many in the same by-elections.
