Senior Economic Adviser to the President, Moses Kuria, has resigned from the government, just ten months after being appointed to the role.
Kuria, who has served in various capacities since 2022, including as Cabinet Secretary for Trade and Public Service, announced in a statement on Tuesday evening.
According to Kuria, he submitted his resignation, which was formally accepted by President Ruto, paving the way for his exit from government.
"This evening I have met my boss and my friend, President William Ruto. The President has graciously accepted my decision to resign from government," Kuria announced.
"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 Adviser for the last 10 months," he added.
Kuria has, in the past few days, been sending mixed signals about the political situation in the country following the growing unease with the Gen Z protests.
In his exit statement, despite not having shared exactly why he made the call, the politician-cum-adviser said that he would be pursuing personal interests.
"As I move on to pursue personal interests, I am proud of the work the President and I did to implement the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, which I designed together with the President as our 2022 electoral platform. Long live Kenya," he added.
The development comes amid simmering political tensions ahead of the 2027 general election. Kuria himself has hinted at seeking elective office, including a possible stab at the presidency.
Kuria, who has recently given mixed signals and teased possible alignments with opposition political parties despite his former role in government, stated that nothing would stop him from contesting the presidency, joking that the only seat he is not eligible for is Woman Representative.
According to the former Gatundu South lawmaker, his experience in the private sector, governance, and active politics makes him best suited to lead the country, especially at a time when the nation is divided and in need of unifying leadership.
"There is a possibility that I will run for president in 2027. I am more than ready and have all the necessary qualifications. The only position I cannot vie for is Woman Representative of Kiambu, but for all the others, I have every qualification,'' Kuria stated during an interview on Citizen TV.
