President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor Moses Kuria has announced his resignation from government, ending a nearly three-year stint in top-level executive roles under the Kenya Kwanza administration.
In a statement issued Tuesday evening via social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Kuria said he had formally communicated his decision to the President, who “graciously accepted” his resignation.
“I thank President Ruto for having given me an opportunity to serve… 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 wrote.
Kuria previously served as Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry for 11 months, and later as Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Delivery and Performance Management for 9 months before taking up the advisory role.
His resignation comes amid growing public criticism over his recent tweets, which many Kenyans on social media described as inflammatory, ethnically insensitive, and lacking in decorum expected of a public official.
Over the past few weeks, Kuria had drawn backlash for a series of controversial posts—particularly during a tense national climate marked by youth-led protests.
His remarks sparked debate over the ethics and boundaries of presidential advisors, with critics accusing him of using his platform to trivialize serious issues and inflame public sentiment.
The Office of the President has yet to issue a formal statement on the matter.
Observers say Kuria’s exit may offer the administration a chance to recalibrate its messaging, especially as it navigates rising public discontent and calls for governance reforms.
