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Matiang'i urges leaders to stop pressuring police ahead of elections

The News

Jubilee presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i called for political leaders to cease interference with security agencies, urging them to allow the Inspector General and DCI to operate independently. He warned against inflammatory rhetoric and confrontational mobilisation, emphasising that Kenya's progress depends on stability and peace as the country approaches the 2027 general election.

Why it matters

Jubilee presidential candidate Matiang'i warns against political interference with security agencies, raising concerns about election-year institutional independence.

14 hours ago · Capital News

Friday 24 April

  1. Matiang'i urges leaders to stop pressuring police ahead of elections

    Jubilee presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i called for political leaders to cease interference with security agencies, urging them to allow the Inspector General and DCI to operate independently. He warned against inflammatory rhetoric and confrontational mobilisation, emphasising that Kenya's progress depends on stability and peace as the country approaches the 2027 general election.

    14 hours ago · Capital News

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