Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has resurfaced after days of missing in action.
Muturi was spotted on Thursday, January 23, receiving his daily briefing from Principal Secretary Amos Gatheca of the State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development.
Further, he shared that he was focusing on enhancing public service delivery and strengthening human capital development.
Moreover, CS Muturi stated that he was committed to ensuring that services from the ministry meet the needs of all Kenyans.
“Receiving my daily briefing today from PS State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development Mr. Amos Gathecha.
“We focused on our ongoing initiatives to enhance public service delivery and strengthen human capital development. Together, we are committed to ensuring that our services effectively meet the needs of all Kenyans,” stated the CS.
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CS Muturi Missing in Action
The meeting, held amid swirling rumours about Muturi’s future in the government, has sparked debate.
For weeks, speculations have been shared by different politicians and users online that the CS was on the verge of being removed from office because of rubbing off the president in the wrong way.
However, the meeting suggests Muturi is still actively discharging his duties, despite the unverified circulated claims.
Neither the Ministry of Public Service nor Muturi himself has issued a statement to address the rumours of his alleged sidelining.
The rumours began when Kenyans noted his absence from a cabinet meeting with the president held at the Kakamega State Lodge on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Also, speaking to The Kenya Times, Lawyer and governance expert Javas Bigambo weighed in on the issue, emphasizing that Muturi’s absence from the cabinet meeting could be a violation of Article 153(2) of the Constitution, which requires Cabinet Secretaries to be accountable to the President.
Also Read: What Justin Muturi Missing Cabinet Meeting Means – Experts
Muturi’s Statements on Son’s Abduction
Muturi’s absence came after he scoffed at impeachment threats piled against him by Members of Parliament allied to President Ruto.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua also alleged that the CS received threats from President William Ruto after his condolence message was rejected in Embu County.
“The President sent threatening messages to Muturi at night accusing him of making his speech being rejected in Embu at a Funeral,” said Gachagua.
However, earlier speaking while recording a statement on his son’s abduction, Muturi stated that he would not be intimidated by remarks from “inexperienced politicians” who, in his view, are not worth his response.
He reaffirmed his resolve to challenge the government on the issue of abductions in the country, emphasizing that it is a matter of concern for all Kenyans.
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