Moses Kuria Resigns from Kenya Kwanza Government

Nairobi, Kenya – Moses Kuria, one of President William Ruto’s earliest allies and a prominent figure in the Kenya Kwanza administration, has officially resigned from government.

The announcement was made Monday evening through a post on Kuria’s verified social media handle, where he confirmed that President Ruto had graciously accepted his resignation following a private meeting between the two.

Kuria’s resignation marks the end of a tumultuous but impactful tenure in government, during which he held three key positions:

• Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry (11 months)
• Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Delivery and Performance Management (9 months)
• Senior Economic Advisor to the President (10 months)

In his statement, Kuria expressed gratitude to President Ruto for the opportunity to serve and reflected proudly on their shared legacy in crafting and implementing the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) — the backbone of Kenya Kwanza’s 2022 electoral platform.

“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,” Kuria wrote.

Kuria’s resignation adds to growing speculation about possible shifts within the ruling coalition, especially as the 2027 political landscape begins to take shape.

While Kuria stated his departure was to focus on “personal interests,” his long-standing political ambition and strained moments in government hint at a potential return to the political frontlines — possibly with an eye on higher office or forming a new political formation.

Kuria, the former Member of Parliament for Gatundu South, was instrumental in helping craft the Kenya Kwanza coalition and was among the first leaders to endorse William Ruto’s presidential bid at a time when the Deputy President was facing political isolation.

A senior government official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Kuria’s resignation had been expected “for months” and described his final advisory role as “ceremonial.” However, Kuria maintained cordiality in his statement, calling Ruto “my boss and my friend.”

Political analysts believe Kuria’s next steps will be telling. With a strong support base in Mount Kenya and a reputation for unfiltered political commentary, he remains a wildcard in Kenyan politics.

“He’s a man with ambition and unfinished business. If you read between the lines, this resignation is not the end — it’s the beginning of something,” said political analyst Dr. Rose Wambui of the Institute for Governance and Public Policy.

As the country watches for his next move, one thing is clear: Moses Kuria is far from done with Kenyan politics.