British PM Tried to Stop Kenyan Opposition Leader's Return Home Over Assassination Fears
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British PM John Major tried to stop Matiba from returning to Kenya in 1992, fearing he would be arrested. He contacted Kenyan authorities to demand assurances.
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Matiba had suffered health issues after being detained without trial by the Moi regime in 1990 for planning an opposition rally.
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While recovering in London, Matiba reported a suspicious encounter his wife had to British authorities.
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Matiba expressed fears to the British that Moi wanted to murder him, citing previous assassination attempts.
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After returning to Kenya, Matiba joined the opposition push to remove Moi's KANU party but lost to Moi in the 1992 elections.