President Uhuru's political adviser quits as intrigues in Jubilee boil over

Nancy Gitau, the head of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s political advisory unit. (Photo: Courtesy)

A top aide of President Uhuru Kenyatta has resigned, exposing behind-the-scenes intrigues within the Jubilee government.

Nancy Gitau, the head of President Kenyatta’s political advisory unit and a key adviser on governance, tendered her resignation to the Head of State on Monday. The Standard has established that in her resignation letter delivered to the President’s desk last Monday, she plans to quit next month. Mrs Gitau confirmed her resignation Thursday when contacted by The Standard.