Former Senior Economic Advisor to President William Ruto, Moses Kuria, has shed light on the reasons behind his resignation from government.
Speaking to Sam Gituku of Citizen TV on Tuesday night, Mr. Kuria revealed that he stepped down just one day after the impactful Saba Saba protests, stating the events "shattered" him entirely.
A Dream Deferred
During the interview, Mr. Kuria reflected on a previous interview given around June 2025, where he expressed his ambition to become the sixth President of the Republic.
However, a month later, following the Saba Saba demonstrations, he found himself out of work. He clarified that he resigned rather than being dismissed.
"I resigned one day after Sabah Saba Sam, and I resigned because Saba Saba shattered me. Shattered me totally," Mr. Kuria stated.
Behind the Scenes During the Mayhem
Mr. Kuria recounted being out of the country on a flight when the protests unfolded, yet he was actively coordinating on WhatsApp, even from the plane.
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He received information from individuals in areas like Ruiru and other locations, which he then relayed to security agencies.
He asserted that he leveraged his government access at the time to prevent destruction in such places.
“I’d get some information from wonderful people in Ruiru, Thika, and all these places, and then I would coordinate with security agencies. I’d use my access in government to stop destruction.”
Before the widespread chaos, Mr. Kuria also engaged with businesspeople, including those who own supermarkets.
He empathised with them, highlighting that much of the stock in supermarkets, like Magunas, is often held on consignment, meaning it belongs to suppliers until sold, making the impact of destruction immense.
Seeking Answers Amidst Blame
In the aftermath of the protests, Mr. Kuria initiated discussions with both sides involved: the opposition and government officials.
He inquired about the organization of the mayhem and questioned why violence was directed against the populace. Opposition figures claimed that the government was responsible for the destruction.
Mr. Kuria then confronted government officials, including President Ruto himself, with these accusations. He recalled telling the President that the opposition was attributing the destruction to government personnel.
"And the president almost took the Bible," Mr. Kuria recounted. This exchange left him in an "unfortunate situation," unsure whom to believe.
A Conscience-Driven Choice
Faced with conflicting narratives, Mr. Kuria felt he needed to step back to gain a clearer perspective.
He pondered the futility of assigning blame, noting that for the victims, such as those whose supermarkets were burnt in places like Murang'a, it mattered little whether opposition or government individuals were responsible.
Ultimately, Mr. Kuria decided to make a personal stand. He concluded that there comes a point where one must choose a path that allows them to "answer every question that your conscience asks you".
This principle guided his decision to step down from his government role.
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