This archive report was first published on 14 January 2020.
Uhuru Fires Mwangi Kiunjuri as Agriculture CS Amid Locust Invasion ¶
January 14, 2020
President Uhuru Kenyatta has dropped Mwangi Kiunjuri as Agriculture Cabinet Secretary in a new raft of changes, sparking widespread reactions on social media.
The move comes amid the ongoing locust invasion in some parts of the country, with many netizens believing that Kiunjuri's failure to control the locusts was one of the reasons for his sacking.
Kiunjuri is also the only Minister from Mt Kenya who has been seen to be supporting Deputy President William Ruto.
He has been replaced by Peter Munya, who will now take over as the new Agriculture CS.
Other ministers who have been fired include Industrialization CS Adan Mohammed.
Here are some of the reactions from Kenyans on social media:
Never underestimate the power of locusts. They cost Mwangi Kiunjuri's job. #UhuruAddress — Victor Mochere (@VictorMochere)
The more things CHANGE the more they remain the SAME! #CabinetReshuffle #STATEhouse — MWANANCHI (@mwana_nchi)
Netizens have been reacting to the news of Kiunjuri's sacking, with many taking to social media to express their opinions.
Some have been praising Uhuru for making the move, while others have been criticizing him for not doing enough to address the locust invasion.
Here is a list of the full Cabinet reshuffle:
- Rachel Omamo- CS Foreign Affairs
- Monica Juma- CS Defence
- Mutahi Kagwe- CS Health
- Sicily Kariuki – Water
- Peter Munya – Agriculture
- Monica Juma – Defence
- Ukur Yattani – Treasury
- Simon Chelugui-Labour
