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Fred Matiang’i, Kenya’s former Interior Cabinet Secretary, has taken a firm stand against the idea of a national dialogue being pushed by ODM leader Raila Odinga.
Raila’s plan, aimed at bridging the widening gap between President Ruto and the country’s increasingly restless youth, was to establish an intergenerational conclave—a formal platform where voices from different age groups would engage in resolving the ongoing political and economic crisis.
But Matiang’i isn’t buying it.
Speaking during a televised interview, Matiang’i was unfiltered. He made it clear he had no intention of joining any forum, regardless of who was chairing it—not even if President Ruto personally invited him.
He questioned the logic behind the dialogue format, stating bluntly:
“What will I tell him that he can’t hear from the streets? What new ideas can I bring that Gen Z hasn't already screamed out loud? That conclave idea—hiyo ni kujifanya.”
To Matiang’i, the youth have already made themselves understood. Their anger, their frustrations, and their calls for reform don’t require polished conference tables or elite panels. They require action.
He emphasized that the country isn’t suffering from a lack of discussion—it’s suffering from a lack of listening. According to him, Gen Z has been consistent in its outcry: the government has failed to respond to their real struggles—economic hardship, high unemployment, and a deepening sense of alienation.
Matiang’i called out the Ruto administration for ignoring these signs and treating the crisis like just another political episode.
“These are not just complaints,” he stressed, “they are cries rooted in systemic neglect and exclusion.”
While Matiang’i acknowledged Raila Odinga’s intentions might be noble, he questioned the effectiveness of dialogue when the leadership remains unmoved. He posed a deeper question—what happens after the dialogue? Will Ruto and his administration act? Or will it be another national charade?
Without commitment to structural reform and genuine youth inclusion, Matiang’i believes such forums are nothing more than political optics.
In a notable shift, Matiang’i also used the platform to hint at a larger political ambition. Frustrated with what he described as endless “drama” under the Ruto regime, he claimed he was the man to restore order and direction.
“Kenyans are tired. They want results. If this country is serious about fixing things, I’m ready. I know how to get it done.”
It was one of his boldest public declarations since leaving office—positioning himself not just as a critic, but as a possible solution to Kenya’s governance crisis.
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