President Uhuru Kenyatta when he visited former Cabinet Minister Kenneth Matiba at Karen Hospital on Mar 30 2015. | image source: the-star.co.ke
Veteran politician Kenneth Matiba is demanding Sh12 billion from the government for torture suffered during the Moi regime.
In a petition, Matiba said the amount will cover cost of medical expenses for injuries incurred while imprison, uncertainty and worry suffered by his family as well as repairs to a hotel in Diani.
Matiba is further seeking a declaration from the government stating that his fundamental rights were infringed through torture and inhumane treatment.
The former MP was arrested in May 1990 after he called for multiparty democracy. While in prison, Matiba was refused medication and suffered a stroke, which affected half his body and incapacitated him for some time. Later, a multiparty system was installed and Matiba was released.
He unsuccessfully stood for President in 1992, coming second to Daniel Moi. Since then his health has deteriorated and his vast business empire has suffered.
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