It has been 72 hours since a group of former Cabinet Secretaries joined the ranks of millions of jobless Kenyans. Since their dismissal, they have largely remained silent, save for farewell messages posted on their social media platforms. Their former boss, President William Ruto, is now in the process of assembling a new team.
Former Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management CS Moses Kuria shared insights into their departure, suggesting it was not a matter of if, but when the Cabinet would be disbanded. He claimed the events leading up to their dismissal were akin to an attempted coup against President Ruto.
"Some individuals within the government were attempting a coup. They saw an opportunity and tried to take advantage of it. This was a clear failed coup," Kuria told Citizen TV in an exclusive interview on Sunday.
He revealed that internal conflicts had made it difficult to conduct government business effectively. "We had our problems. Even convening a Cabinet committee was a challenge. We needed to give the president a chance to reassemble his Cabinet," he said.
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Despite facing allegations of corruption related to the importation of edible oils, Kuria maintains that the process was legitimate. "For the last two years, edible oils have remained at 50% of what they were before," he stated.
While he stopped short of naming his colleagues who might have been involved in the alleged coup, Kuria expressed a newfound respect for the Gen Z demonstrators. "I used to call them the generation of Uber and fish fingers. They have proven me wrong. The Uber and fish fingers generation has shown me they can lead this country forward. If I had a wish, I would want to be a Gen Z," Kuria admitted.
Reflecting on those mocking him online after his dismissal, Kuria said, "Some people are enjoying my misfortune, saying, 'you were fired,' yet they are also jobless. But you won't find me crying in a corner. I'm a global person."
As President Ruto plans to form a broad-based Cabinet, Kuria expressed his support for including opposition members in the government. "I support the government of national unity. If I get a chance to serve in the Cabinet again, I would gladly accept. If not, so be it," he concluded.
