Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Moses Kuria has warned the four opposition-allied members on President William Ruto’s list of new ministerial nominees about the significant obstacles they will face if approved to their positions by Parliament.
Speaking in Makueni County on Friday, Kuria emphasized the Kenya Kwanza government’s previous failings, as well as the challenging economic landscape that awaits the incoming nominees.
Kuria specifically mentioned the ongoing dilemma over mineral revenue sharing in Makueni County, highlighting that despite efforts by the State, the matter has yet to be addressed effectively, further urging Joho to be prepared to tackle such issues head-on, should he assume office.
“Sisi kama serikali kuna mambo mengi ambayo tumeweza na kuna mengine ambayo hatukuweza. Kwa mfano, hapa katika County ya Makueni tuko na maneno ya madini na huyu gavana amekuja kwangu mara mingi akaniuliza Makueni itapata share ya revenue ya copper lini,” said Kuria much to the amusement of those in attendance.
“Mimi sikuwa na jawabu; hiyo kazi ilitushinda na sasa wewe Governor utatafuta Joho akuambie hiyo mambo.”
The former CS also addressed the difficulties surrounding President Ruto’s flagship credit programme, the Hustler Fund and woes in Kenya’s coffee industry, where cooperatives have reportedly refused to manage funds meant for farmers.
