Kenyans have criticized President Uhuru Kenyatta for defending embattled Devolution Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru, who is accused of involvement in the attempted theft of Sh 826 million from the National Youth Service.
Context of the Allegations ¶
According to the allegations, Waiguru, a close confidante of President Kenyatta, presided over the attempted theft. However, President Kenyatta, through his spokesman Manoah Esipisu, stated that the allegations are "twisted to meet political ends". The President also claimed that there was an attempted hack into the IFMIS system using a "stolen identity", which was stopped in time.
Response to the Defense ¶
Some Kenyans, including blogger Robert Alai, questioned why President Kenyatta is protecting Waiguru. Alai expressed his concerns online, prompting discussions about the President's defense of the Cabinet Secretary.
Consequences of the Controversy ¶
The controversy surrounding Waiguru and the National Youth Service has sparked debates about corruption and accountability within the government. The situation has also raised questions about the relationship between President Kenyatta and Waiguru, with some speculating about the reasons behind the President's defense of the embattled Cabinet Secretary.
