Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Justin Muturi has made it clear that he will not be part of President William Ruto’s upcoming development tour in the Mount Kenya region.
Speaking on Saturday after holding a meeting with Kikuyu elders, Muturi explained that it is not his responsibility to accompany the President on such visits unless his ministry is directly involved.
He emphasized that his role does not require him to follow the Head of State everywhere, adding that even during former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s tenure, he did not make it a habit to attend all his public engagements.
“I don’t just follow the President around. Even when Uhuru was in office, I never made it my practice to go wherever he went.
A President has his schedule of duties, and I also have mine. When I was Speaker of the National Assembly, I had my responsibilities, and now as a Cabinet Secretary, I still have my own.
Unless a particular visit involves my ministry, I have no reason to be trailing the President,” Muturi stated.
Ongoing Rift with the Government
Muturi has been at loggerheads with the government in recent months, particularly over cases of forced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.
He has publicly criticized how the matter has been handled and has missed at least three cabinet meetings since January. However, he has maintained that he has no intention of resigning from his position.
During his speech on Saturday, the CS doubled down on his stance, calling on the government to take the issue seriously. He proposed the formation of a committee or tribunal to investigate the matter and find a lasting solution.
“None of the people I mentioned in my statement have come forward to deny the allegations or record a statement refuting what I said.
That is why I believe a commission of inquiry would be the best way forward. It would help establish who is telling the truth and who is not,” he stated.
Defiance Over Cabinet Meetings
In a candid interview with Citizen TV on March 12, Muturi made it clear that he would not step down from his position voluntarily but was prepared for any outcome, including being fired.
“Whether I stay in cabinet or not is entirely up to the appointing authority. I don’t know how long I will remain in this position because that decision rests solely with the President. I have no illusions about my tenure,” he said.
Muturi also revealed that he had formally requested to be excused from cabinet meetings until the issue of forced disappearances and extrajudicial killings was brought to the table for discussion.
Fallout Following Son’s Abduction Allegations
The rift between Muturi and the government deepened on January 12, when he made shocking allegations implicating top government officials in the abduction of his son, Leslie, during the Gen-Z protests in June.
His bold statements have sparked controversy, and he has consistently pushed for accountability on the matter, a stance that has not gone down well with some within the administration.
Despite the friction, Muturi has remained firm in his position, repeatedly calling for justice while insisting that he will not be silenced.
His refusal to attend the President’s Mount Kenya tour is just the latest sign of the ongoing tensions between him and the government.
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