Fred Matiang’i has outlined a governance agenda focused on restoring security, strengthening democratic space, and reforming public systems.
In a video message shared on X on A pril 13, 2026, the Jubilee Party deputy leader said Kenya requires leadership that prioritises citizens’ rights and addresses systemic challenges affecting daily life.
Matiang’i emphasised the need to realign security operations to protect citizens and support economic activity.
“Kenya deserves leadership that prioritizes security, respects democracy, and upholds the rights of its people. We will restore order, protect freedom, and fix the systems that have been turned against wananchi,” he said.
He questioned the deployment of police resources in managing political activities, noting that enforcement should focus on addressing insecurity affecting businesses and communities.
“People, we are talking to fellow Kenyans, moving around. How is that a threat to national security? So that you are spending bullets, you’re spending tear gas, you’re spending police time on that kind of deployment of police officers. (0:16) People are being marked in the city every day.
Drawing from his tenure in the Interior Ministry during the Uhuru Kenyatta administration, he referenced past initiatives aimed at enhancing safety in public spaces.
“When we face this problem with Uhuru Kenyatta, that is how we came up with an all-women commando team that we were training to look at how you’re going to the supermarkets and everything.”
The remarks follow recent disruptions at a political rally in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, where opposition leaders, including Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka, encountered road blockades and police action.
Matiang’i described the events as a challenge to democratic engagement, stating that political participation should take place without interference.
Proposals on public spending and reforms
Matiang’i also addressed public finance management, pointing to disparities in budget allocations.
Speaking at a recent event, he cited the State House budget, which he said had risen significantly, and called for reallocation of resources to priority sectors such as health and education.
He proposed reducing executive expenditure and redirecting funds to essential public services.
He outlined plans to streamline government spending and improve accountability, indicating that prudent use of public resources would be central to his policy approach
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