“I’m Not Here to Play!” – Matiang’i Declares War on Ruto Regime as He Launches 2027 Presidential Bid in Fiery U.S Speech
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has officially thrown his hat in the ring for the presidential race in 2027, vowing to take full responsibility and guide Kenya into a fresh era of reform and transformation.
In a recent address to Kenyans living in the United States on Monday, he took a jab at the Kenya Kwanza administration, criticizing its failure to prioritize the pressing issues facing the nation.
In what seems to be his clearest indication yet of his presidential ambitions for 2027, he emphasized that the country can’t progress without the active participation of Kenyans abroad, while also promising to be accountable if given the chance to lead.
“Let’s not point fingers, let’s focus on moving forward. The stars are ahead of us, and we must pursue them. I will not make excuses or blame anyone—I will take responsibility, and I am ready to be held accountable,” he assured.
Matiang’i referred to running a country as “serious business,” which shows he really gets the weight of national leadership. He recognized the tough economic and political hurdles Kenya is facing right now, but he framed them as challenges that can be overcome with teamwork and visionary leadership.
“No one will tell you the real pressure of leadership until you sit in that office and realise millions are listening to your decisions,” he said.
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“We will get together; we will put ourselves together and ensure that as we move forward to solve this issue, we are a state country, we have sufficient resources to move our country to the next level. Some of these challenges we face are momentary. This is not child’s play. Running a country is a very serious business, as you have seen.”
The former Chief Secretary highlighted the need for education reforms, expressing concern over the cuts to school funding and cautioning about the increasing instability in policies affecting the sector.
“We had started reworking the curriculum to ensure it met market needs. We used to transfer Ksh.1,400 per primary school pupil and Ksh.22,000 per secondary school student. Now, I hear the amounts have been reduced, and in some cases, the money isn’t reaching schools,” he noted.
“I sometimes speak to school teachers and principals, and they are stressed about this. Because policy certainty is necessary in the education sector. We will get together, put ourselves together, and ensure that as we move forward, we resolve these issues.”
While calling for an inclusive national agenda, Matiang’i highlighted the role of diaspora communities in shaping Kenya’s future, even as he paid tribute to the youth who died during last year’s anti-government protests, with a moment of silence.
“We cannot build a future for Kenya without the diaspora. Your voice matters. Your presence counts,” he told the audience.
“For us in Kenya, it’s now becoming what we consider the Gen Z month. Let us also observe two minutes of silence in honour of the lives of our young people we lost during the Gen Z uprising last year.”
“I’m Not Here to Play!” – Matiang’i Declares War on Ruto Regime as He Launches 2027 Presidential Bid in Fiery U.S Speech
