Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has refuted claims that President William Ruto dismissed him from government, insisting that he voluntarily resigned from his role as Senior Economic Advisor to the Head of State.
Kuria explained that his decision stemmed from dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of the Saba Saba protests, which resulted in loss of lives and destruction of property.
Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV’s The Explainer on Tuesday, Kuria revealed that he closely monitored the protests while flying back into the country on July 7. Upon arrival the following day, he said he met President Ruto and tendered his resignation.
“I resigned one day after Saba Saba. I resigned because Saba Saba shattered me totally. I was out of the country and I was on my way back,” Kuria stated.
He added that he wanted to remain neutral and give himself space to reflect:
“On 8th of July, I went and told the President, ‘It is hazy right now and I feel I need to have my head out there and be able to look at things more clearly, and be neutral in this conversation, so that the truth can come out.’”
Contrary to speculation, Kuria insisted that Ruto did not fire him.
“I was not fired and I was not asked to resign. The President actually regretted the fact that I resigned. He told me, ‘It is your decision, but it is unfortunate,’” he said.
Kuria’s remarks come amid ongoing political tension surrounding the aftermath of the protests, with questions still lingering about the government’s response.
