Former Interior CS Fred Matiangi has spoken out on his decision to seek political office, repudiating assertions that the field is a muddled one.

Speaking during a live interview with Kameme TV on Monday, July 14, 2025, the former CS, whose service to the nation as the Interior PS and other key cabinet dockets saw him tipped among the technocrats in government, added that he only wishes to offer solutions for Kenyans.

He opined that the common adage that politics is a dirty field is meant to deter people with good intentions of effecting change.

“I don’t know if it’s dirty politics or the people who are there that are the dirty. The world is full of decent people who have been in politics and made their mark and gone their way, so I don’t know if it’s the politics itself or the people there that are dirty. I sometimes feel the notion is used to deter people who could have had the influence and capacity to help people,” he stated.

Decent examples

“We had Kibaki, who was a respected economist who did his work and left. You never hear him hurling insults at anyone. You also have President Kenyatta do his work and leave. I believe our country is looking for leadership and service delivery to citizens. That service can be delivered without much sideshow and drama.

“What we are seeking is a chance to serve our people and not the drama and sideshows of politics,” he added.

The presidential hopeful also gave his perspective on what ails the nation while commenting on the status of governance in Kenya.

What ails Kenya?

“What this country needs is a trust in leadership and honesty in the delivery of services. Kenyans are ready to build a team and work with people who can deliver. I am all about delivery and ensuring that when we wake up in the morning, we deliver to the people. I am about better and honest management of our country,” he added.

 The challenge we face is the politicisation of services and disorganization of people tasked with offering services and the infiltration of politics in these areas. Half of our problems have nothing to do with budget and resources, but with decisions and management. I believe if we bring Kenyans together and build trust with them, there is nothing we cannot achieve,” he stated.

 “I believe we have come to a point where Kenyans are tired of this drama, and it’s time to get some work done. And honestly, I am the guy to do the work, let’s get to doing and fixing things,” he stated.