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Former Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has publicly criticized President William Ruto’s administration, alleging that it has failed to realize the economic goals he set during his tenure. Kuria, who served as Trade CS from October 2022 to October 2023 before being reassigned to the Public Service docket, expressed his disappointment over the government’s inability to implement the industrialization plans he initiated.
In a statement on the social media platform X, Kuria reflected on his departure from the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry, stating, “Looking back at the last two years, I am disappointed that this dream has been extinguished. But I refuse to give up on Kenya. We still have a great country with immense potential.”
During his tenure, Kuria launched several initiatives aimed at boosting Kenya’s industrial sector, including County Aggregation and Industrial Parks, Special Economic Zones, and Export Processing Zones. He also focused on enhancing bilateral trade and regional integration, with the vision of transforming Kenya into a hub for Foreign Direct Investment and Business Process Outsourcing, thereby creating millions of jobs for the youth.
Despite his efforts, Kuria believes that the current administration has not lived up to the expectations of Kenyans in realizing these economic aspirations. His comments come at a time when the government is under scrutiny for its handling of economic policies and their impact on the country’s development.
Kuria’s critique adds to the ongoing debate about the effectiveness of the Kenya Kwanza regime’s economic strategies and its commitment to fulfilling the promises made to the electorate.
