Former presidential advisor Moses Kuria has dismissed claims
that he was sacked from his role, insisting he left on his own terms after a
candid conversation with President William Ruto.
Speaking on Tuesday night, Kuria said his decision to step
aside was voluntary and aimed at allowing him to reflect and maintain
neutrality during what he described as “hazy times.”
“On July 8, I went and told the President that
things are hazy right now and I feel like I need to have my head out there to
be able to look at things more clearly and be neutral in this conversation so
that the truth can come out,” Kuria explained.
He questioned reports suggesting that he had been dismissed
or forced out.
“Why are there claims where I have said something in
writing? Do you have my firing letter? I was not fired and I was not asked to
resign,” he said.
Kuria added that from the conversation he had with President
Ruto, he expressed regret over his departure.
“The President regretted the fact that I resigned from my
conversation with him,” he noted.
The clarification comes amid speculation surrounding recent
changes within Ruto’s circle of advisors, with some reports claiming Kuria was
pushed out.
He maintained that his exit was a personal decision to gain
perspective rather than a result of pressure from State House.
Kuria resigned on July 8, 2025, as a senior economic
adviser in the office of the President, ending a nearly three-year stint in
President William Ruto’s administration.
“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 stated.
Reflecting on his time in public service, Kuria expressed
gratitude to the President for the multiple roles he held under the Kenya
Kwanza administration.
He first served as Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade
and Industry for 11 months, Public Service, Delivery and Performance Management
for nine months and Senior Economic Adviser for the last 10 months.
