How Kenyans reacted to Matiang’i’s appointment
Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i who was appointed to replace Joseph Nkaissery at the Interior Ministry just hours after the latter’s demise on Saturday is a known performer.
Dr Matiang’i previously held the Information and Communications docket before moving to the Education Ministry. In between, he headed the Lands Ministry – also in an acting capacity – following the stepping aside of then Cabinet Secretary Charity Ngilu.
On Saturday morning, in the wake of Nkaissery’s sudden demise, President Kenyatta quickly announced the appointment of Dr Matiang’i to head the Internal Security in an acting capacity.
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Kenyans on social media however received the news of his latest appointment with mixed reactions. Here are some of their sentiments:
Less than 12 hrs into somebody’s death, a CS already appointed
— Jamur25 (@ogotjohn) July 8, 2017
Matiang’i was appointed!! So fast #RIPNkaissery
— Musauh nkopito jr (@MusauhNkopito) July 8, 2017
There is always someone out there waiting to replace you.Animal Kingdom
— TheNilote (@the_nilote) July 8, 2017
That was a matter of urgency, it’s just last
night where nine Kenyans lost their lives in
Lamu. Let’s stop this rubbish— Mister. Mikhail™ (@NdiranguMikhail) July 8, 2017
Its what i call a dance with the devil. One thing i know about dance is to pay attention to the styles and how they change.
— samuel mwangangi (@samjuel03) July 8, 2017
Yes. Security muhimu bwana
— Patrick (@thukupatrick1) July 8, 2017
So sad ope the Dr matiangi new assignment won’t make education sect crumble with irregularities,few av the same caliber like him
— Allan O. Omondi (@Allanodim) July 8, 2017