Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has publicly distanced himself from the River Yala killings that occurred during former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration, proposing a public inquest to determine accountability.
Speaking in an interview with NTV on Tuesday, Matiang’i said he is willing to appear as early as Wednesday to provide his account.
“Regarding the concerns around the River Yala matter, if anyone doubts or does not trust the work conducted by the DCI, let us hold a public inquest. I am willing to appear personally as early as tomorrow,” Matiang’i stated.
He further called on all members of the National Security Council who served during his tenure to participate and share what they know.
The River Yala killings, which drew widespread public and media attention, involved a series of violent incidents in Siaya County, raising questions about security oversight at the time.
Investigations led by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have so far identified multiple individuals involved, but some political figures, including Matiang’i, have been mentioned in public discourse as being indirectly linked.
Matiang’i emphasized that the proposed inquest would allow for a transparent process, ensuring that responsibility is clearly established.
“Thereafter, a clear determination be made as to where responsibility lies,” he said, stressing the need for collective accountability among the security leadership of that period.