Kuria Hits Back: Uhuru’s Critique of Ruto’s Government Gets Fiery Response
Moses Kuria, cabinet secretary for public services, has responded to the criticism of the current administration by former president Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday.
While attending a church fundraiser in Mwingi, Kitui County, President Kenyatta criticized his successor, William Ruto, for attributing the failure and weak economy of his administration to him.
“I do not want to say much… not because I fear…I stopped fearing. We have been threatened and told a lot of things. Every time someone fails, they say ‘Oh! The previous government,” Uhuru told congregants.
While urging the crowd to cease negative politics, the former president added; “Tomorrow when women fail to give birth they will say ‘You know Uhuru did it’. I don’t know, but I am used to it.”
Kenyatta was advised by CS Kuria in a post published on X, formerly Twitter, to remain silent and allow the current government to clear up the mess left by the previous administration.
“Every day the full magnitude of the mess you left behind is dawning on us. We’re not complaining. We will continue to clean the mess. We can do so when you are quiet. Better,” Kuria wrote.
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“You thought the economy would collapse by December 2023 as you have told your friends repeatedly. Now that it’s clear we have navigated your murky waters, you are all over again.”
Kuria additionally advised Kenyatta, whom he addressed as “Mr. President Emeritus,” to directly confront National Assembly Majority leader Kimani Ichung’wah about any issues he may have with him. He wrote, “If you have any concerns regarding the State Capture Bill proposed by Kimani Ichungwa, please contact him directly or pay him a visit in Gikambura.”
Kenyatta’s criticism of the government was subsequently attributed by the CS to Kenyatta’s failure to endorse Raila Odinga, the leader of Azimio La Umoja, as his preferred successor after Ruto’s victory in the 2022 presidential election.
“You’re not happy that Raila has refused your contract to cause violence. You conned him that you would make him President then fired all your experienced campaign managers. You lied to the old man. And now you want to manage him again by saying you are in Azimio to stay. Mjinga akierevuka….,” he told Kenyatta and wished him a happy Sunday.
Kuria Hits Back: Uhuru’s Critique of Ruto’s Government Gets Fiery Response
