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‘I have no stolen money for my campaign’, Matiang’i hits back over 2027 funding claims

‘I have no stolen money for my campaign’, Matiang’i hits back over 2027 funding claims

He accused the current leadership of institutionalising corruption.

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Jubilee Party Leader Dr Fred Matiang'i on Saturday discounted rumours that he lacked funds to mount a successful presidential campaign ahead of next year's elections.

"I may not have the money some expect, but I have something far more valuable — my integrity," he declared.

Dr Matiang'i dismissed what he termed desperate propaganda that he lacked funds, stating that he did not need to steal to show financial muscle to manage his political affairs.

"I have heard some leaders in government, who walk with the President, claiming that I do not have money for campaigns... That Matiang'i has no money and cannot mount a presidential campaign. Yes, they are right; I don't have money... stolen money. They are right," said Dr Matiang'i.

He added: "It is true I don't have all that money. This is because I have not engaged in G-to-G with the government; I have not done business with parastatals. I have not sold Kenya Pipeline or KCC; I haven't sold anything.…

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Your subscription is almost coming to an end. Jubilee Party Leader Dr Fred Matiang'i on Saturday discounted rumours that he lacked funds to mount a successful presidential campaign ahead of next year's elections. That Matiang'i has no money and cannot mount a presidential campaign. Yes, they are right; I don't have money... stolen money.

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