Matiang’i Warns PS Omollo Over Rising goon attacks

A side-by-side image of Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i and PS Omollo

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i on Friday, April 10, cautioned Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo that power is temporary, amid allegations linking him to the attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi.

Speaking at a United Opposition rally in Masinga, Matiang’i said several former Interior PSs once wielded immense authority but later faded into ordinary life after leaving office.

According to Matiang’i, Omollo’s situation mirrors that of former Interior PS Hezekiah Oyugi, who served during President Daniel Moi’s era and was allegedly used to suppress dissent before falling out of power.

“There used to be a PS of Interior known as Hezekiah Oyugi, who was as short as him. But today, he is no longer with us,” Matiang’i stated.

“The path is the same. Do not think that because you have power, you can use goons to attack those with different political views,” he added.

The Jubilee Party presidential hopeful warned that continued use of hired gangs to settle political disputes could push the country into chaos and instability.

He questioned the safety of ordinary citizens, noting that if a sitting senator with state security can be attacked in broad daylight, then civilians remain highly vulnerable.

Matiang’i further revealed that the opposition plans to escalate the matter to international bodies, alleging a deliberate scheme by the Kenya Kwanza administration to fuel unrest.

“The coming week, we will hold a meeting to address this issue because we must tell the world that the government risks pushing Kenya into conflict like Haiti,” he said.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua echoed the concerns, warning Omollo that President William Ruto could be using him to achieve political objectives.

Gachagua claimed that beyond deploying goons, Omollo was being used to weaken ODM’s influence in Luo Nyanza ahead of future elections.

He further alleged that without zoning, ODM risks losing seats in its traditional strongholds to rival political formations.

Leaders from the United Opposition and the ODM-linked Linda Mwananchi group have accused Omollo of allegedly masterminding the attack on Osotsi.

Omollo has yet to respond to the claims, while police have so far arrested three suspects in connection with the incident.