Ruaraka land saga: DP Kindiki-Matiang'i lock horns
Deputy President and former Interior CS exchange words over accountability and leadership...
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A heated political rivalry has emerged between Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i regarding the controversial Ruaraka land saga, escalating into sharp accusations ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
- DP Kindiki accused Dr. Matiang'i of being responsible for "mess" in the education sector during his tenure as Education CS, particularly citing the CBC challenges and teachers shortages.
- The Ruaraka land saga involves the government paying Sh1.5 billion in compensation to private developers for land occupied by two public schools during Dr. Matiang'i's time as Education CS.
- Dr. Matiang'i, the Jubilee presidential aspirant, insists that fraud allegations should be addressed through legal channels, stating, "If there was fraud, the law is clear. Recover the land. Recover the payment."
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