Moses Kuria, the cabinet secretary (CS) for public service, performance, and delivery management, has expressed his confidence and pride in his work at the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry.

Kuria, while speaking at the handover of the ministry to CS Rebecca Miano at headquarters, reiterated that he was proud of the milestones achieved during his 11-month tenure.

“Government exists in perpetuity. There is never a comma, a pause, or a full stop. I am very satisfied with my work since I took over from Betty Maina 11 months ago,” he stated.

Kuria blows his own trumpet

Kuria claimed to have revised the ministry’s activities and given it a fresh focus.

“What I inherited was a country whose wheels of production had stopped many years ago. Exports were not growing, we were not attracting investments. We were importing goods and services worth US$20 billion and exporting US$6 billion,” he stated.

Kuria also mentioned that he is leaving behind a capable staff that will advance his agenda.

“We were moving to ensure there are industries in all corners of the country. It is my hope and desire that the new team will take it forward,” he stated.

Advice to incoming Trade CS Rebecca Miano

Kuria continued by telling Miano not to permit the importation of products that could be produced locally.

“I have built the foundation. I have every confidence and trust that she (Miano) will deliver,” he said.

Miano expressed her gratitude for her new position in the government.

“There is nothing new with transitions. I took an oath of office to serve Kenyans as a CS,” she said.

She claimed that Kuria explained his goals for the ministry, its current state, and where he wanted it to go.

“I understood his dream. I look forward to working with the team he leaves behind. I have a lot to learn but I am upbeat that with their support, we will take our country to the next level,” she said.

She described the ministry’s staff as skilled, educated professionals.