President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor, Moses Kuria, has officially resigned from his position in government, citing a desire to pursue personal interests.
Kuria made the announcement via his official social media platforms on Monday, July 8, stating that he had met with President Ruto, who accepted his decision to step down.
“The President has graciously accepted my decision to resign from government,” Kuria said in a brief statement.
Also Read:He also expressed his appreciation to the Head of State for entrusting him with key responsibilities, highlighting his role in shaping the administration’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
Kuria stated that the agenda was jointly developed with President Ruto and served as a key component of their 2022 campaign platform.
Before assuming the advisory role, Kuria served as the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry for 11 months and later as the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Delivery and Performance Management for nine months.
He exits the advisory role after ten months in office.
His resignation comes at a politically tense time, with rising discontent across the country following the Gen Z-led Saba Saba protests.
Kuria had recently made controversial remarks that seemed to dismiss the gravity of the protests, stating that “no Gen Z was killed,” despite official reports confirming at least 11 fatalities.
His defense of the government’s response drew significant criticism and likely contributed to his political isolation.
Speculation has also been rife about Kuria’s political ambitions and dissatisfaction within the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Also Read:He has hinted at running in the 2027 presidential election and has recently aligned himself more closely with opposition voices, including those from the Jubilee Party.
Social media posts and public comments dating back to late 2024 suggested growing frustration, with some reports claiming he felt sidelined or bullied within government circles—though these claims remain unverified.
Kuria has also publicly criticized some of the President’s close allies, including National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, accusing them of misleading the Mt. Kenya region.
He has raised concerns about the delay in reconstituting the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), warning that the delay could pose a risk to the credibility of the 2027 elections.
While Kuria maintains that his decision is based on personal interests, the timing of his resignation, combined with recent political signals and controversies, suggests deeper undercurrents within the ruling coalition.
Whether this marks the beginning of a new political journey for Moses Kuria remains to be seen, but his exit from government is sure to stir further debate within Kenya’s political landscape.
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