Interior Cabinet Secretary, Fred Matiang'i, has castigated Deputy President William Ruto, and his allies for taking credit for President Uhuru Kenyatta's projects, labelling them political hypocrites.
Speaking on Thursday, December 16, during the operationalization of the newly created Central Nyakach division in Kisumu County, the CS stated that all government projects were delivered by the Head of State.
He added that the only person who had played a critical role in helping the President implement strategic development was ODM Leader Raila Odinga - citing the Kisumu Port as an example.
“There can never be two centres of power and anyone else taking credit for Government projects or claiming to have influenced major infrastructure development is a hypocrite and engaging in political conmanship.
''It has become a norm for them, they like taking credit for things done by the government. This one will even start claiming that he sires all your children,'' Matiang'i angrily remarked.
He additionally called out individuals claiming that the March handshake between President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga affected the delivery of projects and initiatives.
“I personally support the handshake both as a presidential undertaking and because of its evident benefits to the country and I have no apologies to make to anyone,” the Interior CS stated.
At the same time, he urged public officials not to associate with individuals undermining the president and his policies.
Speaking at the same event, the Interior ministry boss declared his support for Raila in the upcoming General Election.
He noted that he is obliged by the law to adhere to all instructions from the president contrary to what some of his rivals believed.
''I have not asked for any permission to support Raila Odinga or President Uhuru Kenyatta. President Kenyatta is my boss, I answer to him. If he asks me to go, as a cabinet secretary I move where he moves,'' Matiang'i stated.
Similarly, he told off individuals questioning his support for Raila, adding that as Nyanza people they are ready to support the ODM leader.
Further, Matiang'i stated that it was his democratic right to make a decision on his preferred candidate.
''We have all agreed that Raila Odinga will lead us in the upcoming election, As the people of Nyanza we will stand as one,'' he remarked.
