Embu Senator Alexander Mundigi has come to the defense of Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi amid growing calls for his resignation. This follows Muturi’s recent criticism of the government over alleged abductions, including that of his son.
Speaking at a funeral in Embu County, Mundigi dismissed the calls for Muturi’s resignation as unfounded and politically motivated. He emphasized that Muturi had done nothing wrong to warrant such drastic measures.
“The calls to have Justin Muturi resign are baseless and will not help our Embu County because before he was given that CS position, there was a coalition agreement with Kenya Kwanza,” Mundigi stated. He warned that pushing Muturi out of office would destabilize the Kenya Kwanza coalition, further straining its internal unity.
Mundigi urged President William Ruto to convene a meeting with Muturi and other top leaders to address the concerns amicably. He stressed that any fallout would ultimately harm the people of Embu County, who rely on the government’s unity for effective service delivery.
“Even if he criticized the government, I do not see any need for Muturi to be under pressure to resign. Let the President, the Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, and other leaders sit down and iron out any differences,” Mundigi added.
Muturi, who recently recorded a statement at DCI Kilimani, has remained defiant in the face of mounting pressure. Responding to critics, he said he is prepared to face impeachment threats head-on, describing them as the work of “inexperienced politicians.”
National Assembly Majority Whip Sylvanus Osoro has been vocal in the push for Muturi’s resignation, accusing him of disrespecting the Kenya Kwanza administration by airing grievances publicly instead of addressing them internally.
Osoro issued Muturi an ultimatum: resign, apologize publicly, or face impeachment when Parliament resumes. “Resign, issue a public apology, or face impeachment,” Osoro warned during a function in South Mugirango.
The unfolding political drama poses a critical test for Kenya Kwanza’s internal cohesion as leaders grapple with how to handle dissent within their ranks.
