Fred Matiang'i: Video of Politician Seemingly Sleeping in Church Sparks Reactions
- A video has surfaced of Fred Matiang'i appearing to doze off during a church service, and it has gone viral
- Was it just a misleading camera angle, or was the politician just too tired to keep up with the sermon? This is the question most Kenyans are asking
- The politician is no stranger to church gatherings, and at one time, he led hymns to the surprise of Kenyans
Former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has sparked reactions after his video, seemingly dozing off in church, went viral.
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The viral video, which was taken at the requiem service for the late Briget Njoki at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Kiambu County, has sparked a debate on social media about whether the politician was really asleep or just caught at a bad time by the camera.
Did Fred Matiang'i doze off in church?
Matiang'i was seen sitting calmly in the pews throughout the ceremony, along with other well-known politicians, including Eugene Wamalwa, Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and Cleophas Malala.
Some Kenyans joked that the former CS was overwhelmed by the ongoing sermon or had 'political fatigue,' but others came to his defence and stated that the video might have been taken out of context or made to look worse than it was because of the camera perspective.
He is no stranger when it comes to church matters. In the past, people have seen him take part in services and even lead hymns of praise, which surprised and impressed the people who were there.
In 2018, the no-nonsense, tough-speaking politician showed his more human side, a humble servant of Christ, when he led a congregation through a hymn in Ekegusii.
The politician is a staunch Adventist, and he proved to be a good singer.
The video gave a light-hearted element to an otherwise sad event, reminding Kenyans that their leaders are also human.
Kenyans react to Matiang'i's 'sleeping' clip
Here is what they had to say:
1🦌:
"Been a long day indeed. Wazee wanakaa wamechoka sana."
_misscherono
"Hawa ndo leaders tunatarajia?"
Beryl lindah:
"Kwani Matiangi amechoka kubeba kichwa ."
General:
"Matiang'i akichoka hivi mapema,atafika 2027? Yaani seriously these are the people who want our votes haha."
Kirwa Pama🇰🇪🇰🇪:
"Hawa ndio ati watashindana na ruto😂? This is so funny though and waklikuwa matanga yawa."
Arich quad queen🇰🇪🇩🇪:
"Hawa ndio munataka wakue viongozi? wangejikaza tu ata kama wamechoka namna gani. You can never."
Pattyz:
Sasa hawa wamechoka hivi ndio wanataka kura?"
Is Fred Matiang'i affiliated with any party?
In other news, the politician said that even though the Jubilee Party had endorsed him, he had not yet joined any political party.
He said he was still talking to a lot of different political groups before choosing a party.
The politician said that he had to talk to at least eight different political parties before he could choose one.
Matiang'i also made it clear why he was not planning on forming a new political party.
He also shared his plans to unseat President William Ruto in 2027.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
