In a fiery Facebook post on January 30, 2026, the outspoken activist questioned Matiang’i’s loyalty after his alleged absence from a high-profile Central Business District (CBD) march staged by United Opposition leaders before storming the offices of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja.
“I think Fred Matiang’i is a mole in the opposition working for Ruto.
Mbona hayuko CBD na wenzake?” Okanga wrote, translating to, “Why isn’t he in CBD with his colleagues?”
The post came shortly after opposition heavyweights—including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka—led a procession from Nairobi’s CBD to Jogoo House, accusing police leadership of failing to act on attacks targeting opposition figures.
Live broadcasts and eyewitness accounts described chaotic scenes as leaders confronted police officials over alleged political violence, including attacks on Gachagua’s convoys in Othaya and other regions.
The confrontation stemmed from a January 29 letter by the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), signed by deputy leader Cleophas Malala, formally notifying IG Douglas Kanja of an intended meeting to address growing insecurity facing opposition supporters.
The letter cited multiple incidents—among them disruptions by armed gangs at rallies in Chwele, Subukia, and Kinyona in July 2025—that allegedly went uninvestigated.
Opposition leaders demanded impartial policing, stressing that the National Police Service has a constitutional obligation to protect all citizens regardless of political affiliation.
While the incident was widely described as a “storming” of Kanja’s office, insiders say it escalated from a planned engagement into a tense standoff.
Notably, multiple reports confirmed Matiang’i was present alongside Gachagua and Musyoka—directly contradicting Okanga’s claim and raising questions about whether the accusation was based on misinformation or deliberate provocation.
This is not the first clash between Okanga and Matiang’i. The activist, a staunch supporter of the late Raila Odinga, recently criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s endorsement of Matiang’i as Jubilee Party’s deputy leader, arguing it sidelined Odinga’s legacy in the Mt. Kenya region. Okanga himself was recently acquitted of cybercrime charges linked to alleged threats against President Ruto.
The controversy unfolds against the backdrop of a January 28 opposition visit to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), where Matiang’i actively participated.
Led by Gachagua and Musyoka, the delegation pushed for electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 polls, including transparent procurement and enhanced voter registration. Both sides agreed to establish joint technical teams, with Matiang’i later describing the talks as constructive.
Political analysts see Okanga’s remarks as symptomatic of deeper unease within Azimio-aligned circles following Odinga’s death, as succession politics and loyalty tests intensify.
Matiang’i—widely viewed as a potential 2027 presidential contender—has continued to criticize Ruto’s governance record while committing to upcoming opposition retreats in February.
As the United Opposition ramps up pressure on the Kenya Kwanza administration amid economic strain and governance concerns, Okanga’s accusation underscores the fragile unity shaping the road to 2027—one where internal fractures may prove as consequential as the battle against the government itself.