
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang'i has clarified his sudden meeting with ODM Deputy Leader Simba Arati and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, following the circulation of their photos online which sparked intense political debate. The images showed the leaders conversing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), leading some to speculate about political discussions between Matiang'i and leaders supporting a coalition government.
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Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has responded to online claims regarding a secret political meeting with Junet Mohamed and Simba Arati, stating that their encounter at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport was coincidental. Matiang’i clarified that they did not meet for any political discussions, as suggested by the viral photo circulating online.
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