Matiang’i responds to William Ruto following remarks on diet and advice on knee pain: “I didn’t eat for you”

• President William Ruto criticized opposition leaders for their greedy behavior during a speech in Bungoma
• Former Minister of Internal Security, Fred Matiang’i, responded by questioning Ruto by focusing on the behavior of people instead of important national issues.
• Matiang’i emphasized respect for leadership and highlighted corruption in the health sector as a matter of priority

The former Minister of Internal Security, Fred Matiang’i, has responded to the President William Ruto after advising opposition leaders to check their eating habits.

Ruto was speaking in Chwele, Bungoma county, on Tuesday, March 17, when he angrily responded to his former deputy, Rigathi Gachaguawho claimed to look malnourished.

Why did Ruto lose weight?

Although the president made some inappropriate remarks, he explained that he lost weight so that he could focus on providing services to the people of the country.

“I am smart enough to know when to lose weight so that I can focus on what I want to do. I have the discipline to know how much to eat so that I can stay focused. You (opposition leaders) have eaten so much that you are full of pride.

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Go look in the mirror and go to the gym. Watch your diet so you don’t sleep and make a mess in public meetings,” he warned, stressing that the leaders cannot remove him from power through any election.

How did Matiang’i answer Ruto?

After the remarks, Matiang’i, very angry, wondered why Ruto indirectly targeted him in his response.

Matiang’i, the deputy leader of Jubilee and said to be running for the presidency in 2027, insisted that he respects the institution of the presidency and will not go as far as insulting senior leaders.

“I don’t understand why you are bothered by the way I eat. I don’t eat at your house and I don’t ask for food from your brothers. I only eat bananas from Kisii. We have great respect for the leadership of this country and that’s why I didn’t insult you. We want to maintain the standards set by previous presidents, and those are the behaviors we want from office leaders,” he said.

He warned Ruto against discussing consumption issues when the country is facing major challenges, including corruption in the health sector.

Matiang’i made these statements during the official opening of the Jubilee party headquarters in Narok county, Narok town.

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At the same time, the fierce tensions between Ruto and Gachagua pose a serious threat to national unity as the 2027 elections approach.

Some Kenyans criticized the president for his uncontrolled responses despite being a symbol of national unity.

The Kenyan Constitution of 2010 prohibits hate speech and the use of insults despite providing freedom of expression.

According to the National Cohesion and Integration Act, such remarks can result in a fine not exceeding 1 million Kenyan shillings or up to three years in prison or both.

Source: TUKO.co.ke