On Monday, Mbeere MP Geoffrey Ruku provided an explanation for why Kithure Kindiki, the nominee for Interior Cabinet Secretary, won’t face any difficulties during the vetting process before Parliament.
Ruku talking during a media interview, made sense of that Kindiki had shown that he could lead the service and guarantee security. The MP went on to say that anyone who marked Kindiki as unqualified had ulterior motives during the screening process.
He contended that before his excusal from the bureau, Kindiki had worked effectively in the agenda.” “On the other hand, some of the nominees, like Prof. Kindiki, have shown that they are willing to work for the Kenyan people and deliver,” he said.
The Member for Mbeere was quick to dismiss any concerns about Interior CS nominee Kindiki, calling them a “witch hunt” because Kindiki had demonstrated that he was qualified for the position.
The member of parliament also questioned whether Rebecca Miano was capable of becoming the first female Attorney General. Ruku wondered if Miano had been a lawyer for more than a decade.
“There are inquiries regarding whether Miano is equipped to hold that office. She has been working in the energy industry for more than 25 years. “Yes, she is a trained lawyer, but has she been actively involved in legal matters since 2010?
Is it true that she comprehends the government’s legal discourse?” Ruko presented. He emphasized that the legislature would play its role and ensure that only qualified individuals would be approved when the CS nominees appeared before Parliament.
As questions remained regarding the legality of the nomination of CSs who had been fired by President Ruto, Ruku’s sentiments emerged. On July 17, Chairperson Nelson Havi of the Retirement Benefits Authority argued that the dismissal of CSs rendered them ineligible to hold any public office.
Havi argued that the dismissal was “in the same category as impeached governors and judges found unsuitable to serve.” However, Korir Sing’Oei, the Principle Secretary of Foreign Affairs, disagreed with the RBA Chairperson’s legal interpretation.
Sing’Oei was of the opinion that none of the CSs were challenged in a way that would render them permanently unable to serve because Ruto made it clear in the Gazette Notice why they were fired.
