Why climbing Mt Kenya is a hurdle for Matiang'i
Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i’s ability to endear himself to Mt Kenya region has been called into question after some Jubilee leaders accused him of being held hostage by Rigathi Gachagua...
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The political influence of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i in the Mt Kenya region is being questioned by some Jubilee leaders.
- Some Jubilee leaders have accused Matiang’i of being influenced by DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua.
- The key individuals involved are Fred Matiang’i and Rigathi Gachagua.
- This criticism emerged during the official opening of the Jubilee Party Rift Valley regional and Nakuru County offices on February 10, 2026.
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Jubilee Aspirants Accuse Matiang'i of Being Controlled by Gachagua - March 2026
Some Jubilee Party aspirants in the Mt Kenya region have criticized former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, accusing him of being controlled by Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua. Some Jubilee leaders are questioning Matiang'i's political influence in the region. Meanwhile, Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru claims Gachagua is sending emissaries to President William Ruto seeking a political deal ahead of the upcoming election.
