He is loved and hated to equal measure not only among ordinary people, but also within cabinet where his colleagues refer to him as super minister.
When he introduced digital migration in media, the establishment objected to the move but he remained stubborn until he realised end results.
For him, he was Implementing Millennium Development goals enshrined in the UN and Kenya's vision 2030.
At the education ministry, cheating of exams became a thing of the past during his tenure. Just like in all other ministries, he wants to leave behind a legacy in Interior Ministry. Police will now be paid house allowances and even get new uniforms.
Despite his strictness in handling issues, Matiang'i, back at home, he once told media during releasing of KCSE exams, he loves cooking and playing around with his children.
"At home you'll find me busy cooking. I love cooking and serving my family. At times we swim a lot together," he said, though refusing to give much details about his life.
Recently, he revealed to worshippers at Sironga SDA church about his passion in singing and coordinating church choirs as he took up the microphone.
"I love singing. It's part of me and even at my house, I teach everyone how to sing. It's in singing I find solace," he said.
Every Saturday, he randomly goes to SDA churches across the country where he even volunteers to teach worshippers quarterly lessons.
According to him, he finds it easier to preach due to his strong religious background and the fact that he was a university lecturer before joining public service.
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