Former Cabinet Secretaries, recently relieved of their duties by President William Ruto, took to social media to express their appreciation for the opportunity to serve the nation.
Aden Duale, former Defense CS, expressed profound gratitude to President Ruto for entrusting him with such a crucial role.
“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to His Excellency President @WilliamsRuto for entrusting me with the role of Cabinet Secretary for Defence in the first Kenya Kwanza Administration. I am deeply honored and will forever be indebted to him and the people of Kenya for this opportunity to serve our great nation,” Duale conveyed. He also referenced divine providence, quoting the Quran: “But they plan, and Allah plans. And Allah is the best of planners” (Quran 8:30).”
Alice Wahome, formerly Land CS, extended her thanks to Ruto for the tenure she had under his administration.
Aisha Jumwa, former Gender CS, also expressed gratitude to Ruto for her Cabinet appointment. “It was an honor to serve under the leadership of President @WilliamRuto. I am grateful for the chance to serve the people of our great nation. Thank you, Mr. President, and I wish you well.”
Alfred Mutua, Tourism CS, acknowledged the necessity of the Cabinet dissolution despite its challenges. “During my tenure, I have witnessed firsthand President Ruto’s genuine commitment to the rapid transformation of our country. His vision and dedication to progress are clear and unwavering,” Mutua remarked.
Soipan Tuya, former Environment CS, thanked President Ruto for the privilege of leading the Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry portfolio. “I sincerely thank H.E. President @WilliamRuto for the honor and opportunity to lead the Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry docket for the last 21 months. My heart is full of gratitude,” Tuya expressed.
Florence Bore, former Labour and Social Protection CS, conveyed deep thanks to President Ruto for his mentorship and trust. “I am truly grateful for the chance to serve the people of Kenya. Serving God and country has been a tremendous honor,” Bore stated.
Simon Chelugui, former CS for Co-operatives & Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, also expressed his appreciation. “Thank you, President Dr. William Ruto, for your immense trust and faith in me, allowing me to serve at the highest levels of Kenya’s decision-making body. Your Excellency, please accept my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation,” Chelugui expressed.
President Ruto, in a televised address from State House Nairobi, explained that his decision to dissolve the Cabinet stemmed from listening to Kenyan citizens and evaluating the Cabinet’s performance.
The offices of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and Secretary to the Cabinet Mercy Njau remained unaffected by the Cabinet reshuffle.
President Ruto on Thursday, July 11 dismissed all his Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) and Attorney General Justin Muturi with immediate effect.
In an address to the nation from State House, Nairobi, President Ruto spared only his deputy Rigathi Gachagua and Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi.
“I have today in line with the powers given to me decided to dismiss with immediate effect all the CSs and AG except the Prime CS and CS for Foreign Affairs and the office of the Deputy President is not affected in any way,” said President Ruto.
The Head of State said that he will be engaging in extensive consultations across different sectors and political formations, as well as Kenyans (both in public and private) to form an ideal government that will help him achieve the Bottom-Up Economic Agenda.
He emphasised that he intends set up a “broad-based gov’t that will assist me in accelerating and expediting the necessary urgent and irreversible implementation of programmes.”
