Moses Kuria Claims William Ruto Regretted after His Resignation, Opens up on Reasons
- Moses Kuria explained why he resigned from his top government job hours after the Saba Saba demonstrations
- He clarified the claims that he was fired, asserting that President William Ruto regretted his departure
- Kuria recounted struggling to discern the truth during nationwide protests, engaging with citizens and political actors across divides
Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.
Former senior economic advisor to the executive, Moses Kuria, has claimed that President William Ruto regretted his decision to resign from a key government position.
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Kuria said he resigned on July 8, shortly after the Saba Saba protests, citing the need to step back and gain a neutral perspective on unfolding events.
Was Moses Kuria fired?
Addressing rumours on whether he was fired or forced to resign, Kuria clarified that he solely made the decision and possesses evidence to show that he was not prompted to leave his job.
“Why are there claims when I said something in writing? Do you have my firing letter? I have evidence—my letter and social media post. I was not fired, nor was I asked to resign. In fact, the president regretted that I resigned, and I am saying this based on our conversations. It was unfortunate, in his words," the former MP recalled.
However, the former Trade CS also revealed that he received no communication from the president on his dismissal, and neither did he reach out to confirm despite his support for the government.
Why did Moses Kuria resign?
Kuria revealed that the events of the Saba Saba protests, which saw looting and violence, deeply affected him while he was abroad and returning to the country.
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“On July 8, I told the president that things were hazy and I needed to take a step back to look at issues more clearly and be neutral so that the truth could come out. I resigned a day after Saba Saba because the events of that day shattered me totally,” Kuria said during an interview on Citizen TV on Tuesday, August 19.
The politician claimed he had conversations with people across the political divide, including business owners affected by the unrest, and struggled to determine the truth amid conflicting narratives.
"I talked to people across the political divide. The opposition claimed that it was the government behind the disruptions, looting, and violence during protests, but when I asked the government, including the president, they denied it. The president almost took a vibe.
So, I found myself in an unfortunate situation where I didn’t know who to believe, so I decided to take a step back to understand the issues clearly. Sometimes you have to stand aside to gain perspective,” he said.
How many died during the Saba Saba protests?
Meanwhile, the Saba Saba commemoration on July 7, 2025, led to at least 40 deaths and multiple injuries, according to a report by the Kenya National Human Rights Commission (KNHRC).
Additionally, several government institutions, including police stations and courts, were set ablaze.
Several businesses, such as the Magunas and County Supermarkets, were looted and torched, leading to massive losses and uproar in the country.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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