Last week, President William Ruto made a significant decision to fire all his cabinet secretaries amid widespread protests against bad governance and incompetence.
While most of the dismissed CSs have remained silent about their job losses, some have expressed their feelings publicly.
Kithure Kindiki
The former CS of the Ministry of Interior, Kithure Kindiki, has shown solidarity with the Gen-Z protestors. He stated, “Hii nchi, hatuezi endelea namna hii, lazima tuchague kama tutarekebisha nchi yetu isiharibike zaidi ama tutakaa na wewe na hio mambo yako.” He emphasized that he stands with the citizens and the nation.
Moses Kuria
The former Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management, Moses Kuria, has been vocal about the nationwide protests. He remarked, “President William Ruto was right to dissolve the defective cabinet,” and alleged that “some people wanted to carry out a coup.” Kuria praised the Gen-Z protestors and apologized for previous insults he made against them.
Penina Malonza
Penina Malonza, who served as the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of EAC, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands and Regional Development, also shared her sentiments. On her X account, she stated, “It was a great honor to me and I shall forever remain beholden to him and Kenyans at large for bestowing upon me the onerous duty of serving our great Nation in a most honorable responsibility. @WilliamsRuto”
The ex-CSs have conveyed their thoughts and emotions as the nation continues to navigate through challenging times.