Why I retained Kindiki as Interior CS - President Ruto

President William Ruto has come out to defend his decision to nominate Prof. Kithure Kindiki back to the Ministry of Interior and National Administration amid public outcry.

The nomination was announced by President Ruto on Friday last week among 11 others as the Head of State sought to reconstitute his Cabinet after sending all ministers packing just a week prior.

Speaking in Tharaka Nithi County on Thursday, a day after naming the second batch of 10 CS nominees, President Ruto said Kindiki was well placed to chair the security docket due to his work when he previously held the position before the Cabinet dissolution.

Being the only nominee to retain his former ministry, President Ruto said that the ex-Tharaka Nithi Senator had proved his capability to run the security sector owing to the peace restored in North Rift and other banditry-prone areas.

“I thank you for giving me Prof. Kindiki… Huyu jamaa amefanya kazi nzuri. Kule magaidi wamekwama, kule Lamu amepanga, North Rift ata wale bandits wamehama,” Ruto said amidst applause from the congregation.

The President appreciated Kindiki’s efforts in combating terror groups during his two-year tenure as Interior CS, urging him to continue with the good work, further assuring the public that he had no doubt the former legislator would deliver on his mandate.

“Huyu jamaa anatosha ama hatoshi? Aendelee asiendelee? Aweke amani Kenya? Wakora washughulikiwe?” Ruto posed to the crowd.

Prof. Kindiki was dismissed with the rest ofthe Cabinet Secretaries following anti-government protests targeting State officials and the Kenya Kwanza leadership in recent weeks.