A post shared on Facebook claims; “Matiang’i, Ruto handshake in the works ahead of the president’s visit in Kisii,” while another alleged, “A photo of First Lady Rachel Ruto and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i on Monday, March 13.”
Background
These images emerged after former Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government, Dr. Fred Matiang’i was summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations for questioning.
In a notice issued by the Senior Superintendent of Police, Michael Sang, Dr. Matiang’i was summoned on accusations of spreading false information over an alleged invasion at his residence on February 8, 2023. On March 13, 2023 these charges were however dropped on grounds that there was no sufficient evidence to sustain charges against Dr. Matiang’i and his lawyer, Danstan Omari.
Verification
Reverse image searches reveal that these images were taken at State House and the Michael Joseph Centre. The one showing Dr. Matiang’i shaking hands with President Ruto was taken in 2022 at State House. The other showing Dr. Matiang’i with the First Lady Rachel Ruto was taken in 2019 at the Michael Joseph Centre.
Verdict
Images claimed to show Fred Matiang’i in the company of President Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto are not from March 13, 2023.
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