This archive report was first published on 14 January 2020.
Former Agriculture and Livestock CS Mwangi Kiunjuri's tenure came to an abrupt end on January 14, 2020, when President Uhuru Kenyatta fired him in a cabinet reshuffle.
According to eyewitnesses, Kiunjuri was spotted roaming the streets of Nairobi CBD just minutes after the news of his sacking broke.
His official cars and security had already been withdrawn, suggesting that he was aware of the impending reshuffle.
Kiunjuri's sacking has sparked a mix of reactions on social media, with some Kenyans hailing the President's decision as a bold move, while others have expressed concern that it may have created a giant in the Mt. Kenya region.
Controversial lawyer Miguna Miguna has claimed that Kiunjuri was fired because he refused to dance to the BBI tunes, while blogger Donald Kipkorir has branded him the most incompetent CS in Kenya's history.
However, some Kenyans have warned that Uhuru's decision may have unintended consequences in the 2022 general elections.
As the dust settles on Kiunjuri's sacking, one thing is clear: the move has sent shockwaves across the country and has left many wondering what's next for the former CS.
