I exit with my head high - Moses Kuria

By Peter Ochieng 

Moses Kuria has exited office as the Cabinet Secretary (CS) in charge of trade and investments, days after President William Ruto reshuffled his cabinet on Wednesday night.

Kuria’s last responsibility in the ministry was on Friday, when he presided over the launch of the Vihiga County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP).

He moves on to the public service, performance and delivery management docket, replacing Aisha Jumwa.

Turning on his X page on Saturday, Kuria said his tour of duty has been nothing but a success.

“Veni, Vidi, Vici,” he said. It is a Latin phrase meaning, “I came, I saw, I concurred.”

The vocal CS listed 12 milestones he achieved for the last 11 months and 6 days; he was at the helm of the trade ministry.

“Implemented exports and investments promotion levy to discourage unnecessary imports,” wrote Kuria in what he said was his first achievement.

“Introduced a pipeline of 26 mega deals from the gulf region and Indonesia; successfully negotiated investment of Sh450 billion from Afriexim bank in e-mobility, special economic zones and export processing zones.”

During his time in office, the CS said he will be remembered for launching CAIPs in 16 counties.

“Launched county aggregation and industrial parks in 13 Azimio counties, namely Mombasa, Garissa, Kisii, Nyamira, Kajiado, Migori, Siaya, Hamabay, Kakamega, Vihiga, Busia and Trans Nzoia,” added the former Gatundu South MP.

The other counties are Bungoma, Laikipia and Meru among others.

“With my head high, I move on to new responsibilities,” he declared.

Speaking during the launch of the Vihiga CAIP, Kuria said his new role in the ministry of public service entails following up to ensure that all initiated projects are fully implemented.

The CS added that since he is the one who initiated the idea and launched construction of industrial parks in counties, he will collaborate with his successor – Rebecca Miano to ensure that work is done to logical conclusion.