[Nyamira leaders issue a press statement on Matiang’i’s appointment. They have labeled him a tenant in the county. Photo/Hivisasa.com]
A section of Jubilee leaders from Nyamira have labeled Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i a 'tenant' in the county thus does not represent their interests.
At a fierce press conference on Tuesday, the leaders demanded that President Uhuru Kenyatta makes a fresh appointment to the region.
"He doesn't represent the interests of the people of Nyamira because he is just a tenant," said North Mugirango MP Joash Nyamoko.
Reportedly, Matiang'i's parents hail from South Mugirango, Kisii County, a fact he acknowledged when he toured the region with DP William Ruto.
Additionally, the leaders said, Uhuru should honour the county by appointing one of their own to cabinet.
"We did quite well and IEBC records show that. Kisii County did not give good numbers to Jubilee and that is a fact. We need one of our own," added Kitutu Masaba's Shadrack Mose.
Also present were Ex-MPs Walter Nyambati and Joseph Kiangoi who unanimously deserted Matiang'i.