MOSES KURIA RESIGNS

Hon. Moses Kuria has stepped down from his position as President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor. Kuria made the announcement Tuesday, 8, evening via a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, confirming that President Ruto had accepted his resignation.

“This evening I have met my boss and my friend President William Ruto. The President has graciously accepted my decision to resign from government,” Kuria wrote.

Kuria expressed his gratitude for the opportunities he has had to serve in various capacities under the Kenya Kwanza administration, including as Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry for 11 months, CS for Public Service, Delivery and Performance Management for 9 months, and most recently, as Senior Economic Advisor for the past 10 months.

“As I move on to pursue personal interests, I am proud of the work the President and I did to implement the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda,” he stated, noting that the blueprint was co-designed by the two as part of their 2022 election campaign platform.

Kuria’s departure marks a significant shift in President Ruto’s inner circle, especially given his central role in shaping the administration’s economic policy. While he did not disclose specific details about his next move, his message carried a tone of closure and patriotism: “Long live Kenya,” he concluded.

The news has sparked widespread speculation on social media, with many wondering what lies ahead for the outspoken former legislator and political strategist.