Likoni MP Mishi Mboko has criticised Trade CS Moses Kuria over his utterances in an apparent attack against Nation Media Group.
She said Kuria's act of calling out the public to go against the media station is shocking and disgraceful.
“I think CS Moses Kuria should realize that the media is not there to please him. Demanding that the government should boycott NMG is outrageous,” Mboko said.
She added that the media are the watchdogs of the people and therefore the CS should not interfere with their work.
“The media is the eyes and ears of the people, so what is he trying to hide from the people?” Mboko asked.
The attack by the CS followed an expose by NTV, a station under the Nation Media Group.
NTV alleged that Cabinet Secretaries engineered the drop in the price of edible oils, a move that made the taxpayer lose about Sh5.6 billion.
On Monday, media stakeholders such as the Kenya Editors Guild, Kenya Union of Journalists condemned CS Kuria saying that his actions and utterances should promote a positive image of Kenya as a nation.
They also called on President William Ruto to act following the remarks, adding that leaders are the mirrors of society.
EACC in particular rubbished Kuria’s threats that he will sack any state officials who would dare to place government adverts with the media organization.
In a statement, EACC Chief Executive Officer Twalib Mbarak said no public institution or public official should be victimised for engaging in any lawful dealings with any organisation, including in the award of tenders.
