Gachagua: Cabinet reshuffle is normal, don't read too much into it
National
By
Esther Nyambura
| Oct 06, 2023
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has told Kenyans not to scrutinize changes in the recent Cabinet reshuffle by President William Ruto.
In a post on his X account on Friday, October 6, Gachagua, seemingly responding to claims that some ministers had been demoted or removed from Cabinet, said no Cabinet Secretary was ousted, thus there is no need to speculate.
"It is the prerogative of the President to organise and reorganise his team. There is no one who was removed from office. There is no need to read too much into the reshuffle," said Gachagua.
According to the DP, the changes were necessary to ensure effective delivery of services to the citizenry.
On Wednesday evening, President Ruto made several changes to his Cabinet.
Among those affected were former Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria who was moved to Public Performance Ministry.
Kuria's transfer came weeks after Ruto's close allies called for a Cabinet reshuffle to address the cost of living.
This is after the CS announced that fuel prices will increase up to Sh260 come February next year.
His remarks were dismissed by Gachagua urging leaders under Kenya Kwanza not to be reckless with their words.
This sparked conversation online and some were quick to assume that that was the reason why Kuria was removed from the Trade Ministry.
Additionally, after the reshuffle, Kuria posted a photo of the Deputy President and a link to a song that says 'God's timing is the best'.
But Gachagua maintains the changes are for the benefit of Kenyans and should not be used to stir unnecessary conversations.
He also urged those stepping into new Ministries to work with diligence and commitment and ensure that their work is visible to the public.
Coffee Reforms
Gachagua said this also applies to him too especially as pertains dealing with cartels in the coffee sector, something he has been very vocal about.
According to the DP, coffee reforms are very hard to be adopted as there are many cartels but he is determined to do everything possible to transform it.
Today, he is heading to Germany to look for market for coffee produce in the country with hopes that it will be the beginning of change.