Dr Fred Matiang’is appointment to the high level excecutive office has brought uproar among his cabinet secretary colleagues.
According to reports a number of CSs, some allied to Uhuru, some to DP William Ruto, are unhappy with the new appointment.
Additionally five Cabinet Secretaries have opposed to the new order and said the move is not anchored in law.
Two of the CSs are allied to Uhuru, while three are Ruto’s men.
While speaking to the media, one of the CS who sought anonymity said, “As per the law, we are all equal, we are all performers. How will a colleague write to us asking us to brief him on the projects we are undertaking?”
He further added saying, “Let us wait and see how this thing will roll out, but I can assure you that not all is well. There are simmering tensions seeking a vent and trump cards waiting to be played.”
Some sources said even before the President issued the Executive Order, the Interior ministry had already written to all Ministries requesting a list of all projects they were undertaking, their status, location and cost.
It’s not clear whether the cold reception impelled Uhuru to issue the Executive Order to make his directive legally binding.
Constitution Article 132 ( 3 ) gives the President powers to direct and coordinate functions of ministries and government departments.