Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi returned to official duties on Thursday, joining Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and other top government officials for a critical Cabinet Committee meeting.
The Cabinet Committee on Governance, Social Sector, and Public Administration convened to address pressing national issues, signaling a possible easing of tensions surrounding Muturi after his conspicuous absence from a previous high-profile meeting.
Muturi had skipped the first Cabinet meeting of 2025, chaired by President William Ruto on January 22 at the State Lodge in Kakamega, raising eyebrows amid reports of friction with the government over his outspoken stance on abductions.
His no-show fueled speculation about his standing in Ruto’s administration, but Thursday’s appearance alongside Kindiki and other Cabinet heavyweights suggests he remains in the fold—for now.
“Joined my Cabinet colleagues at the Deputy President’s Official Residence in Karen for the Cabinet Committee on Governance, Social Sector and Public Administration chaired by H.E. Deputy President,” Muturi posted on social media, striking a collegial tone.
Present were Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Defence CS Soipan Tuya, Education CS Julius Ogamba, Water CS Eric Mugaa, Health CS Deborah Barasa, Tourism CS Rebecca Miano, Labour CS Alfred Mutua, ICT CS William Kabogo, and Secretary to the Cabinet Mercy Wanjau.
The meeting comes as the government seeks to project unity amid ongoing challenges. Muturi’s interactions with Kindiki and Tuya were notably warm, hinting at efforts to mend any rifts.
For now, the Public Service CS appears to be back in step with Ruto’s team.
