Mbeere MP Geoffrey Ruku on Monday explained a reason why Interior Cabinet Secretary nominee Kithure Kindiki will not have a difficult time during the vetting before Parliament.
Ruku speaking during a media interview, explained that Kindiki had indicated that he could lead the ministry and ensure security.
The MP added that if anyone during the vetting terms Kindiki as unqualified had ulterior motives. He argued that before his dismissal from the cabinet, Kindiki had done a great job in the docket.
"However, some nominees, like Prof Kindiki, have demonstrated their commitment to working and delivering for the Kenyan people," he stated.
The Member for Mbeere was quick to downplay any reservations about Interior CS nominee, Kindiki, terming them a witchhunt, since Kindiki had proven himself worthy of the role.
Additionally, the MP also questioned Rebecca Miano's capability to serve as the first female Attorney General. Ruku questioned whether Miano had practised law in the last over 10 years.
"There are questions about whether Miano is competent to hold that office. She has been in the energy sector for more than 25 years,
"Yes, she is a trained lawyer but since 2010, has she been actively involved in legal matters? Does she really understand the legal discourse as far as the government is concerned?" Ruko posed.
He emphasised that when the CS nominees appeared before Parliament, the legislature would play its role and ensure only qualified individuals would be approved.
Ruku's sentiments came as doubts lingered on the legality of the nomination of CSs who had been dismissed by President Ruto.
Retirement Benefits Authority Chairperson Nelson Havi on July 17 argued that the dismissal of CSs rendered them ineligible to hold any public office
Havi argued that the dismissal was "in the same category as impeached governors and judges found unsuitable to serve."
However, Foreign Affairs Principle Secretary Korir Sing'Oei differed with the RBA Chairperson's interpretation of the law.
Sing'Oei opined that none of the CSs were impugned so as to render them permanently unable to serve as the circumstances of their dismissal were clearly stated in the Gazette Notice by Ruto.
