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CS Kindiki: No reason for me to resign

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, at a past event. (X/Kithure Kindiki)

By Maureen Kinyanjui | Friday, July 5, 2024

Kindiki's remarks come at a time when the youth and Senate have put pressure on the President to dissolve his cabinet and remove corrupt officials from his government.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has now stated that he has no reason to resign from President William Ruto's government.

This comes as youths and legislators urge Ruto to dismiss his cabinet.

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Speaking on Thursday, Kindiki stated that he had no cause to retire and that the idea had not crossed his mind.

"As to when I am resigning, that matter has not crossed my mind because I do not have a reason why I should resign. If for whatever reason I was convinced that I have done anything that warrants my resignation, I would happily do so," he said during an interview on Citizen TV.

Kindiki's remarks come at a time when the youth and Senate have put pressure on the President to dissolve his cabinet and remove corrupt officials from his government.

Senators aligned with the Kenya Kwanza administration led the charge on Wednesday, blasting the government for its seeming indifference to civilian hardships.

Led by Kakamega legislator Boni Khalwale, they called for the disbandment of unnecessary positions, including those of the First Lady, the Deputy President's spouse, and the Chief Cabinet Secretary, arguing these roles are unconstitutional.

"Mr President, dissolve and reconstitute the cabinet. Disband offices like the Prime Cabinet Secretary that are not constitutionally mandated in Kenya," Khalwale said.

Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot expressed concern over Cabinet Secretaries who were actively involved in politics instead of focusing on their responsibilities assigned by the President.

He highlighted the alarming state of key sectors such as public schools, which have deteriorated under their watch.

Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Wednesday noted that President Ruto had a right to reorganise for better service delivery.

The CS also said he was ready to face the consequences if he let President William Ruto down as a minister.

Duale said if this is the case, the President can start with him and the others who have let him down in the interest of the country.

"If the President feels I have let him down as Minister for Defence I want him to do the right thing. Start with me and all the rest who have let him down in the interest of all the people of Kenya and tell us to step aside to have a new team. I am ready, look at me, quote me," he said.