There was an uproar on Wednesday when Kiambu governor Ferdinand Waititu send Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria’s brother on compulsory leave.
Mr John Ngigi Kuria, who was serving as the chief officer in the Agriculture, Crop Production, Irrigation and Marketing docket, was given the 30-day leave letter on January 2 and ordered to hand over to the Livestock and Fisheries department.
This looks like Hon. MK’s brother. Even assuming MK has done something wrong to Waititu. Ezekiel 18:20 The soul who sins shall die. The son shall not suffer for the iniquity of the father, nor the father suffer for the iniquity of the son… pic.twitter.com/BGaYRHRTeC
— Hon. William Kabogo (@honkabogo) January 2, 2019
“It has been noted that you have not taken you annual leave … due to the busy nature of your office. You are, therefore, advised to proceed for your annual 30-days leave with effect from Thursday, January 3, 2019. You will be required to resume duty on Tuesday, February 14, 2019,” reads Mr Waititu’s letter.
Though the letter talks of leave, pundits and Mr Kuria, who has in the past criticized Mr Waititu’s leadership style, believe that the action is politically motivated and reeks of an impending sacking.
A section of Kenyans also believe that Moses Kuria is planning to vie for governorship in 2022 and this sacking is a warning to him that it is not going to be an easy ride.
During the recent Thika stadium 2018 crossover concert by @BahatiKenya; it was eminent MK wants Babayao’s job at the county.
Hon Kabogo are you on the next ballot ?
This gonna be bare knuckles ?— Sam (@wagurasam) January 3, 2019
The governor has a knack for sacking top county officials after sending them on compulsory leave and then replacing them midway through their rest.