NAIROBI, Kenya – Moses Kuria has officially resigned from his role as Senior Advisor to President William Ruto, bringing to an end a three-year stint in government that saw him hold multiple senior positions.
In a statement released Tuesday evening, Kuria said he had met with President Ruto, who “graciously accepted” his decision to step down to focus on personal interests. He did not elaborate on his next move.
“I thank President Ruto for having given me an opportunity to serve as Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry for 11 months, Public Service, Delivery and Performance Management for 9 months, and Senior Economic Advisor for the last 10 months,” Kuria wrote.
This evening I have met my boss and my friend President William Ruto. The President has graciously accepted my decision to resign from government. I thank President Ruto for having given me an opportunity to serve as Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry for 11
A close political ally of the President, Kuria said he was proud of the role he played in shaping and implementing the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), which he claimed to have co-designed with Ruto as the foundation of their 2022 electoral platform.
“As I move on to pursue personal interests, I am proud of the work the President and I did,” he added. “Long live Kenya.”
Kuria’s resignation marks the latest in a string of exits and reshuffles within the Kenya Kwanza administration, amid growing political tensions and a deepening economic crisis that has triggered nationwide protests, particularly among the youth.
Once a vocal and controversial figure within the Cabinet, Kuria had recently taken a lower public profile after being moved from the Trade docket to serve as a presidential advisor — a role some critics viewed as a political demotion.
While the announcement appears amicable, Kuria’s departure raises fresh questions about the internal dynamics of Ruto’s administration, especially as the government comes under increased scrutiny over its handling of youth-led demonstrations and the struggling economy.
