Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has disclosed that he has no advisors to fire or submit the following Head of Public Service Felix Koskei's directive.
State House Chief of Staff Felix Koskei directed all Cabinet Secretaries to reduce the number of advisors from two to one.
However, in a statement on Wednesday, July 10, Duale disclosed that he trusted the men and women in uniform to give strategic advice.
"I have no advisers to submit as the men and women at the helm of Defense headquarters leadership have the required training, knowledge, and experience to give me strategic advice and guidance to steer the Ministry," Duale stated.
In a letter seen by Nairobileo.co.ke, Koskei said the move is part of the austerity measures announced by President William Ruto to cut government spending.
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“It is notified that His Excellency the President directed that the number of advisors in government be reduced by 50% with immediate effect. By dint of that Presidential Action, the number of advisors assigned to each Cabinet Secretary has been revised from two to one,” read the letter in part.
Koskei added, “Consequently, you are requested to assess the requirements of your office and indicate the advisor you would wish to retain to support you in the discharge of your portfolio mandate. Any advisors beyond the set threshold will be immediately phased out from the Public Service,” Koskei stated.
Further, he asked the CSs to submit the full names of the advisors who will be retained to PSC and send a copy to his office, by Thursday, July 11, 2024.
