Interior acting CS Dr Fred Matiangi at a past event.He has been accused by the opposition of taking sides in the political arena despite being a public servant.[Photo/Kenyayote]
Political analyst Dismas Mokua has defended acting interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiangi over claims from the opposition block National Super Alliance (NASA) that he is breaking the law by involving himself in political activities.
Speaking in an interview on KTN news Sunday.Mokua said that Matiangi has every reason to endorse President Kenyatta for a re-election as that is the only way his career future is guaranteed saying that he is more likely to find himself jobless in an event that another head of state comes in after the forthcoming August general polls.
‘’Matiangi is just acting like any other person would. His job is only secured under the Presidency of Kenyatta as Raila,or any other incoming President is more likely to replace him with their own choice,’’ said Mokua.
Matiangi who also doubles up as the Education CS is on the list which also includes his counterparts Mwangi Kiunjuri of Devolution and Irrigation and Water CS Eugene Wamalwa who have also been recently quoted drumming up support for Kenyatta’s re-election.
NASA has also told off the individuals against taking sides the political arena telling them to choose between serving as public servants or resign and go for elective positions.