Under Fire CS Linturi Ranked as Worst Performing CS, Scoring E- TIFA
Kenyans perceive underfire Agriculture and Livestock Development, Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi as the worst-performing cabinet secretary with a ranking of ‘E’.
The report released by Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) Research on Thursday, May 2, showed that Linturi has scored an E with 27 percent.
Linturi’s poor performance comes amidst heightened scrutiny over the sale of counterfeit fertilizers in the country. The National Assembly has commenced discussions on a motion to impeach Linturi, as the fallout over the fake fertiliser scandal continues.
Contrastingly, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has emerged as the top performer, achieving an impressive mean score of ‘B’ at 68 percent. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Minister, Musalia Mudavadi, follows closely behind with a score of ‘C+’ at 59 percent.
Ababu Namwamba, the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, secured the third position with a ‘C+’ and a score of 51 percent.
Meanwhile, Eliud Owalo and Aden Duale, serving as ICT and Defense Cabinet Secretaries respectively, closely trail with scores of 51 percent and 50 percent.
Four other cabinet secretaries find themselves in the underwhelming ‘D-‘ category. Energy and Petroleum Secretary Davis Chirchir garnered a mere 33 percent, while Florence Bore of Labour and Social Protection managed 31 percent.
Rebecca Miano of the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry, alongside her counterpart in the Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation, both received scores of 27 percent.
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Chirchir’s performance has been particularly scrutinized due to ongoing issues such as frequent blackouts plaguing Kenyans. His explanations for these power disruptions have failed to quell public dissatisfaction.
Kindiki’s leadership has been notable for his effective crackdown on counterfeit alcohol, a pervasive issue within the country. The government’s suspension of manufacturing licenses issued by regulatory bodies such as KRA and KEBS.
Recent statistics reveal that 46,273 liters of counterfeit alcohol have been seized, with 3,188 liters confiscated in Central Kenya alone.
Furthermore, Kindiki’s ministry has made significant strides in resolving the passport and national identification processing crisis. With the acquisition of two new passport printing machines, the ministry aims to print one million passports by year-end, offering a glimmer of hope to frustrated citizens.
Nevertheless, Kindiki has faced criticism for the escalating crime rates in coastal regions and the persistent banditry in the North Rift area. These security challenges continue to pose significant threats to public safety and economic stability.
A prior survey by Infotrak, released last month, positioned the cabinet’s overall performance below that of the Senate but ahead of the presidency at 67 percent.
Under Fire CS Linturi Ranked as Worst Performing CS, Scoring E- TIFA
