"I Wondered How He Knew Our Plan" Matatu Owners Reveal Details of Dennis Itumbi’s Phone Call

Chairperson of the Association of Matatu Transport Owners, Kushian Muchiri, has revealed details of a phone call they received from Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Coordination, Dennis Itumbi, ahead of a planned transport strike.

Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV, Muchiri disclosed that Itumbi reached out on Sunday, urging them to call off the strike and avoid blocking roads.

However, Muchiri questioned how Itumbi became aware of their plans so quickly, noting that the decision to proceed with the strike had just been concluded in a meeting moments before the call.

“Dennis Itumbi reached out and pleaded with us not to block the roads. I wondered how he knew the plan because we had just concluded our meeting,” Muchiri said.

Itumbi’s involvement has since raised eyebrows in political circles.

While addressing Kenyans in London, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua questioned why Itumbi was part of such high-level engagements, dismissing him as merely a blogger.

Gachagua also criticized President William Ruto, accusing him of allowing bloggers to influence key government decisions in his absence.