Piece by: Dennis Milimo

13 September 2022

• Matiang’i has been an active user of Twitter where he posted official messages and policy statements.

• The account was deactivated hours after Ruto took oath of office

Outgoing Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has deactivated his Twitter account.

Matiang’i has been an active user of Twitter where he posted official messages and policy statements.

Across check done by this writer, indicates that the no-nonsense CS deactivated his account hours after President William Ruto took an oath of office.

It was not immediately established why the CS opted to leave Twitter.

Dr. Matiang'i has consistently been at odds with the former Deputy President Ruto, the former's key political competitor, due to his vocal backing of Azimio Chief Raila Odinga throughout the campaign.

Kenyans on Twitter (KoT) had different emotions to the CS's decision, with some summoning Matinagi to say goodbye while others engaged in their customary gist of mocking Mating'i.

On September 9, Matiang’i put out his final message as he exits the Ministry of Interior.

In his final letter, the CS said security personnel put up an outstanding performance during the electioneering period.

He added that his team performed exemplary in facilitating the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to conduct a free and fair election.

“Despite immense criticism, scorn, and false accusations of scheming to manipulate and interfere with the General Election, our sector put up a stellar and professional performance in supporting the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to conduct the General Election. This has been lauded by election observers and Kenya's Development Partners,” said the CS in a letter addressed to all security officials.