Deserted at home, feted abroad: How sins of the past are haunting Matiang’i's presidential bid at home

Deserted at home, feted abroad: How sins of the past are haunting Matiang’i's presidential bid at home

For a man who has seen it all- unparalleled power in the country’s political corridors, one could expect that Dr Fred Matiangi could draw massive popular support from his people. Not so quick, it has emerged. Though enjoying greater national fame and considerable national appeal, Matiangi continues to remain relatively shunned by the political class at home. Not even his local MP from South Mugirango, his original home, feels convinced that he h…