Following the quick fall of Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich after being charged over the Arror-Kimwarer dams scandal, the president has quickly reorganized his government making various changes that have seen retired Major General Goron Kihalangwa previously the Director of Immigration appointed as the new Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Defence.
Kihalangwa holds a PhD in International Studies and Diplomacy. During the start of his tenure at the immigration Department, the State House described the ex-military boss as a dedicated and disciplined officer “whose loyalty, integrity and competence are beyond reproach”.
Various reactions as expected have risen from citizens following his new mandate.”The General has served well in immigration dep’t. KOT used to asked their passport thro’ him. He has served with zeal & he leaves Immigration high hands up.” said one marto.
Political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi has declared Goron’s new job the only impactful reshuffle calling him a good soldier who is tough.
GENERAL “Gordon Kihalangwa” was the ONLY RESHUFFLE. You need a GOOD SOLDIER as PS Defence SHOULD the GOING get TOUGH!
— Mutahi Ngunyi (@MutahiNgunyi) July 24, 2019
Mutahi was supported by many others who agree that the General is indeed a tough one warning that the going will henceforth get rough.
And the tough”kihalangwa# get going..buckle up your safety belt coz the going is getting rough
— robert85 (@chege_85) July 24, 2019
“You have said it right Prof. The reshufle of Kihalangwa was nothing short of a genius”-Ayako
“Going getting TOUGH and a TOUGH soldier though retired steps in. Coded message there”-JACKSON KANDI
However, there is a section that is cautioning that Kihalangwa has been favoured after orchestrating the successful deportation of General Miguna Miguna.
The government confirmed kicking Miguna out of the country, a decision which was taken days after he was arrested over the oathing of NASA leader Raila Odinga.
Authorities used his Canadian citizenship to force him to fly to Canada just hours after the court ruled that police release him immediately.
In February 2018, High Court judge Luka Kimaru has ordered the Director of Immigration Gordon Kihalagwa to swear and file affidavits explaining circumstances under which Miguna Miguna was deported on a Tuesday night
The judge said the senior government official should explain how he took custody of Miguna when he knew very well that there were clear instructions requiring the lawyer to be produced in court.
Gordon Kihalangwa Should have been fired! Such individuals are threat to democracy and upholding of our supreme law. He was behind deportation of one @MigunaMiguna. But then what is our life expectancy in Kenya? Time will come and we will forget about such individuals!
— Nico Kibet (@Kibet_Nico2) July 24, 2019
“”Gordon Kihalangwa played a crucial role in DP Ruto blogger Miguna Miguna deportation.”-MWADMUDZ.
“Gordon Kihalangwa” has been awarded for torturing @MigunaMiguna“-Kefe Innocent.
Do you agree that Gordon’s appointment is related to Miguna Miguna battle?
On the other hand, Labour CS Ukur Yatani Kanacho is now the Acting CS, National Treasury & Planning following the reshuffle. Julius Monzi Muia has also been appointed Principal Secretary, National Treasury while Torome Saitoti has been appointed Principal Secretary, State Department of Planning.