Moses Kuria Addresses Claims That He Was Fired from Gov't

Moses Kuria has dismissed claims that he was fired from his government role as President William Ruto's Senior Economic Advisor.

In an interview on Tuesday, August 19, Kuria insisted that his departure was purely by choice, further challenging those spreading the rumors to produce evidence that he was dismissed.

"Why are there claims where I have said something in writing? Do you have my firing letter? I was not fired and I was not asked to resign, and the President regretted the fact that I resigned," he said.

Kuria explained that his decision to step down was not abrupt, but as a result of personal reflection and a desire to remain neutral.

"On the 8th of July, I went and told the President that things are hazy right now and I feel like I need to have my head out there to be able to look at things more clearly and be neutral in this conversation so that the truth can come out,” he continued.

Kuria further linked his resignation to the aftermath of the Saba Saba demonstrations, describing how the events of the day unsettled him.

"I resigned a day after Saba Saba because the events of that day shattered me totally. Opposition claimed that it was the government behind the looting and violence during the protests, but when I asked the government, they denied. I didn’t know who to believe, so I decided to sit on the pedestal where I could see things clearly," he added.

At the same time, Kuria revealed that no official explanation was ever given for his removal as Cabinet Secretary.

"There was no explanation given as to why I was removed as CS. Nobody had ever made a stab at Industrial in this country, as Moses Kuria, when he was minister for trade. That’s a fact that will go down on record. Nobody tried to reform NYS the way I tried to reform,” he further said.

Reflecting on his time in government, Kuria expressed pride in his contributions, adding that his service to the country continues even outside the government.

"For the 20 months I was in Cabinet, I am very proud, I walk with my head high and I sleep very soundly. I am a firm believer that I don’t have to be in government to make positive changes in society. I am making positive changes in my own humble way outside the government," he stated.

Kuria resigned from his role on Tuesday, July 8. In a statement, Kuria confirmed that he had met with Ruto, who accepted his resignation.

"This evening I met my boss and my friend, President William Ruto. The President has graciously accepted my decision to resign from the government," he said. 

Kuria, who previously held the Cabinet Secretary post for Trade, and later headed the Public Service docket, thanked Ruto for the opportunities.

"I thank President Ruto for having given me an opportunity to serve as Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry for 11 months, Public Service, Delivery and Performance Management for 9 months, and Senior Economic Advisor for the last 10 months,” he added.