Fired Cabinet Secretaries respond to Ruto's decision

Cabinet Secretaries who were dismissed by President William Ruto on Thursday have responded to the decision, expressing gratitude to the Head of State for giving them the opportunity to serve the country.

Taking to social media, former Defence CS Aden Duale thanked the President for entrusting him with such a critical Ministry.

"I extend my heartfelt gratitude to His Excellency President @WilliamRuto for entrusting me with the role of Cabinet Secretary for Defence in the First Kenya Kwanza Administration. I am deeply honored and will forever be indebted to him and the people of Kenya for this opportunity to serve our great nation," said Duale.

Duale further acknowledged the role of God in all plans, quoting from the Quran: "As the Quran says, 'But they plan, and Allah plans. And Allah is the best of planners' (Quran 8:30)."

Tourism Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua also thanked the President, noting that while the decision to dissolve Cabinet was difficult, it was "imperative for the greater good."

"During my tenure, I have witnessed firsthand President Ruto's genuine commitment to the rapid transformation of our country. His vision and dedication to progress are clear and unwavering."

"As a leader with considerable experience, I understand the necessity behind the President's decision to dismiss all members of his cabinet. Such decisions, though difficult, are often imperative for the greater good," he said.

Former Environment CS Soipan Tuya also thanked President Ruto for her appointment, stating, "I sincerely thank H.E The President @WilliamRuto for the privilege, honor, and opportunity to serve my country at the helm of the Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry docket for the last 21 months. My heart is full of gratitude."

Gender, Culture, Arts, and Heritage CS Aisha Jumwa posted, "It was an honor to serve as a Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Gender, Culture, the Arts, and Heritage under the leadership of President @WilliamRuto. I am grateful for the chance to serve the people of our great nation. Thank you, Mr. President, and I wish you well."

Florence Bore, who served as Labour and Social Protection CS, expressed her gratitude, saying, "I am truly thankful for the opportunity to serve Kenyans. My deepest thanks to His Excellency The President Dr @WilliamRuto for his mentorship and trust in allowing me to serve our country as Cabinet Secretary of Labour and Social Protection. It has been a great honor to serve God and country."

Former CS for Ministry of Co-operatives & Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Simon Chelugui also thanked the head of state for the opportunity to serve the people.

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank His Excellency President Dr William Ruto for showing great trust and faith in me, and entrusting me with the job and responsibility to serve at the highest decision-making body of the Republic of Kenya as the CS, Ministry of Cooperatives and MSME Development. Your Excellency, please accept my sincere gratitude and appreciation from the bottom of my heart."

In a televised address from State House Nairobi, Ruto explained that the decision to dissolve his Cabinet was made after listening to Kenyans and reviewing his Cabinet's performance.

The offices of Deputy President Rigathi Gathagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia, and Secretary to the Cabinet Mercy Njau were exempted from Ruto’s Cabinet purge.