Moses Kuria Resigns as Ruto’s Economic Advisor
Moses Kuria has officially resigned from his post as the Senior Economic Advisor to President William Ruto, marking the end of a turbulent yet influential chapter in his public service career.
In a statement released on Tuesday evening, Kuria announced that he had formally submitted his resignation and that the President had graciously accepted it. This comes just ten months after he was appointed to the advisory role, following his stints as Cabinet Secretary for Trade and later for Public Service.
“This evening I have met my boss and my friend President William Ruto. The President has graciously accepted my decision to resign from government,” Kuria said in the statement. “I thank President Ruto for having given me an opportunity to serve as Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry for 11 months, Public Service, Delivery and Performance Management for 9 months, and Senior Economic Advisor for the last 10 months.”
Kuria, a seasoned politician known for his combative style and bold public pronouncements, did not specify the reasons behind his resignation. However, he mentioned he would now focus on personal interests. His exit comes at a time when the government is under pressure over the Gen Z-led protests that have shaken the political landscape.
In recent weeks, Kuria had posted a series of cryptic messages on social media, hinting at discontent and signaling a possible fallout within the ruling circles. Observers say his resignation may reflect broader tensions within the administration.
“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, which I designed together with the President as our 2022 Electoral Platform. Long Live Kenya,” he concluded.
Kuria’s resignation marks the latest high-profile exit from Ruto’s inner circle and is likely to fuel further speculation about internal divisions within the Kenya Kwanza administration.
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Moses Kuria Resigns as Ruto’s Economic Advisor