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Former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i said Kenyans ought to be heard by the government they elected.

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has called on President William Ruto to consider calling for dialogue to address the pressing issues that often send the Kenyan youth to the streets.

Speaking in Thika Town on Sunday, June 29, after attending a church service, Matiang'i expressed concern over the growing public unrest owing to a regime that is supposedly out of tune with the people. 

He said the important stakeholders and sectors were ready to give counsel to the regime to salvage it from the current public disapproval.

Matiang'i asked the president to seek solutions to the challenges bedevilling the common citizenry at least before the historic Saba Saba commemorations on July 7.

"I'm urging our current leaders, please, if there is a leadership problem, people are ready. Our religious leaders have said they are ready for dialogue, even those in the private sector, so that we can find solutions to these issues. I'm asking, please, we shouldn't get to Saba Saba without a clear understanding and plan from the government on how we will avert these riots and the issue of Kenyans airing their issues every day without being heard. Kenyans want to be heard by the government, and the burden they have reduced and the cost of living lowered. That is all we are asking for, and it's not illegal," he said.

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Former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i addressing Thika residents.

Matiang'i asserted that it is the responsibility of the current holders of leadership positions to account to Kenyans and solve their problems.

Seeming to strike a reconciliatory tone, Matiang'i called on the public to maintain peace and prioritise the stability of the country.

He asked for cooperation across the political divide, while acknowledging the roles of the current leaders.

"They are our leaders; who else will we go to? We therefore should cooperate with them and prioritise our country. Let us keep the peace and work together. We should not be divided on tribal lines," he said.

At the same time, Matiang'i drummed up support for his presidential bid, asking for support from the Kiambu residents when the time comes.

"We have started our journey. I am asking you publicly, please have mercy on me when I come to you. Be ready to walk with me," he said.