Yesterday, Uhuru Kenyatta released what seems to be a new system of governing the country, with Fred Matiang’i given a role many analysts have called “The New Deputy”.
Kenyans couldn’t help but notice that DP Ruto was nowhere to be seen in the new game plan and many have felt he has been left out in the cold.
Although Ruto’s powers are directly derived from the constitution, the new developments in the red house cannot be ignored.
Politically, Ruto has been pushed further and further away since Raila’s newfound friendship with Uhuru.
The handshake looks to have completely broken their marriage with Uhuru and David Murathe’s recent remarks followed by his resignation from the party only made matters worse.
Here is what Kenyans had to say following yesterday’s happenings.
Ruto is a tough guy but he must play smart. Why, because Matiang’i is a tough guy too and if the DP slips up the CS will have to checkmate him and boy that will be messy. If any man can stick it to you and look you squarely in the eye it is Fred Matiangi drums please 🥁
— Benji Ndolo (@BenjiNdolo) January 23, 2019
William Ruto: Uhunye? Can I talk to you about a recommendation for a position in the Ministry of Agriculture?
Uhuru Kenyatta: ( While looking at his phone carelessly) Talk to Fred Matiangi, he is the one in charge. pic.twitter.com/Vji4AsmiFG
— Mich Kitoi (@KitoiO) January 23, 2019
https://twitter.com/Stevechitai1/status/1087999568074153984?s=19
DP Ruto will resign before 2021
— Mr. Kinuthia Pius. (@Belive_Kinuthia) January 22, 2019
https://twitter.com/AtGuru001/status/1087958479485181954?s=19
CS @FredMatiangi stole land through the Ruaraka Land Fraud. That President Uhuru appreciates as GOOD JOB. Awuoro!!!!
— Robert ALAI, HSC (@RobertAlai) January 23, 2019
President Uhuru Kenyatta has by one stroke of the pen, re-organized his Government & has begun the journey to build his Legacy …. The So-called Presidential Digital Team & the 36 Bloggers are quiet … Is it that they haven’t understood the Executive Order or are they disloyal?
— Donald B Kipkorir (@DonaldBKipkorir) January 23, 2019
Matiangi will fight like a suicide bomber. He has absolutely nothing to lose. He is not politician and harbours no political ambition anyway. He will face Ruto as man fighting corruption. He won't go round and round. The man is brave. Jamaa ni mwisho. Ruto needs deliverance.
— samaki sulisuli (@SSulisuli) January 23, 2019
No man can face the DP other than Matiangi. The president fears Ruto. RAO fights through the handshake. Wetangula, Kalonzo, Mudavadi play in a lower league. Now Matiangi has the police. He has the guns. He has the men. He has the support. He has the resolve. Too bad for the DP.
— samaki sulisuli (@SSulisuli) January 23, 2019
https://twitter.com/MuthuiMkenya/status/1087936973216587776?s=19
Uthamaki will use Ruaraka Land scandal to dictate and destroy Matiangi later on if he decide to betray them. Hahahahaha
— Rein (@Asamoh_) January 23, 2019
Is Fred Matiangi the “designated survivor” ?😎🥳🥳
— DENNIS ONSARIGO (@Donsarigo) January 23, 2019
CS Matiangi’s portfolio means he must wake up at 3AM daily and work even on Sundays. But with this responsibility money also comes like wind hitting a mountain top. We wish him the best, Super Minister!
— Benji Ndolo (@BenjiNdolo) January 22, 2019
This executive order has made Fred Matiangi the second most powerful Kenyan after president Uhuru Kenyatta. William Ruto being reduced to a mere spectator in the government. pic.twitter.com/El7zCOcuqb
— Hon Lee Makwiny (@leemakwiny) January 22, 2019
https://twitter.com/MuthuiMkenya/status/1087992962041155584?s=19
Executive Order No. 1 of 2019. The no-nonsense CS Matiangi given a bigger role. Tangatanga pole kidogo. pic.twitter.com/wX1w5Sl4bv
— Eng. Peter Kiptoo (@Hon_Kiptoo) January 22, 2019
CS interior,Fred Matiangi is now the third most powerful person in Government after @UKenyatta and @RailaOdinga .DP Ruto is only the chairman of tangatanga movement and the patron of most first time hungry MPs.
— Mr. Kinuthia Pius. (@Belive_Kinuthia) January 22, 2019
https://twitter.com/Cornely_Ronoh/status/1087794087967817729?s=19
Ruto tried to take away the police uniform Tender, Matiangi said no… Now Matiangi is in charge of the entire government projects… Goose is cooked lets eat it… President Uhuru Kenyatta
— Dan erick otieno (@Danericko) January 22, 2019
Why Matiangi Promotion?
Ruto told the responsible CS not to attend the Kisumu water hyacinth removal project-Alake region project or rather an East African Project, This was kind of Fitina & didn't look good.. Matiangi now takes over the role Ruto played of coordinating projects— Dennis WACHIRA (@WachiraDennis1) January 22, 2019
