Raphael Tuju Rules Out Joining William Ruto's Govt, Apologises to Gen Z: "I'm Sorry"

• Raphael Tuju explained the reasons he cannot join the current administration even if given an opportunity
• The politician also clarified his stance on supporting the broad-based government and explained his decision
• Tuju offered a rare apology to Gen Z while highlighting the current employment crisis and the need for optimism

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 Jubilee Party secretary general Raphael Tuju has ruled out any possibility of joining President William Ruto’s administration.

He revealed that he is currently focused on personal matters and does not believe he has additional value to offer.

Why Raphael Tuju can't join Ruto's government

Speaking on NTV’s Morning Show on Monday, August 25, Tuju was asked whether he would accept a government appointment if called upon by the president, but his response was categorical.

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“I would not,” Tuju said. “Because I'm very focused on my personal things at the moment, and I don't think there's any value that I could add beyond the value that those who are there at the moment are adding.”

Tuju explained that his support for a broad-based government has always been guided by the need for constitutional order and stability, not personal ambition.

The former Cabinet secretary cited historical examples to reinforce his argument, pointing to Egypt and Sudan as cautionary tales.

“See what happened in Egypt. There was a popular revolution. It didn’t last. The military had to take over. See what happened in Sudan. There was this lady who was the star of the revolution. I think her name was Adija. Where do you hear about her now?” he posed.

Why did Tuju apologise to Gen Z?

Turning to Kenya’s youth, Tuju issued a rare public apology to Generation Z, acknowledging that his generation of leaders had failed to deliver meaningful change.

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Tuju apologised on behalf of his generation, acknowledging that they had failed on a national scale.

“First of all, I must say, I’m sorry on behalf of my generation. I think we start from acknowledging that we failed at a national scale,” Tuju admitted.

He reflected on his time in former late president Mwai Kibaki’s government, noting that he did not misuse public resources or enrich himself.

The former politician reflected on Kenya’s shifting employment landscape, contrasting past opportunities with today’s crisis.

“In my time, if you went to Kenyatta University to do a Bachelor of Education, you were paid during attachment and posted to a job by graduation. Today, a million students leave Form Four every year, but the government can only employ 50,000 to 60,000. What happens to the rest?” he asked.

Further, he warned that the lack of opportunities was fueling crime, frustration, and hopelessness among the youth, but struck an optimistic note.

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“We have failed, yes. But I keep on saying that our best days are still to come, so we can still solve this problem,” Tuju concluded.

Is Raphael Tuju eyeing a political seat?

Meanwhile, Tuju, who recently resigned from the retired president Uhuru Kenyatta-led party, said he is keeping his options open but is primarily focused on reshaping Kenya’s political culture.

In his resignation letter, Tuju reflected on his journey within the party and stated that, at present, he saw no value he could add.

He emphasised the need to move away from ethnic mobilisation in politics, warning that continuing such practices would perpetuate the country’s recurring political challenges.

Source: TUKO.co.ke