CS Justin Muturi Clarifies Viral Resignation Letter

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has dismissed claims that he has resigned, terming a viral resignation letter as fake.

In a statement on X, Muturi affirmed that he remains in office and is committed to his role.

“It has come to my attention that a fraudulent letter is circulating, falsely claiming that I have resigned as the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development. I categorically state that this letter is fake and should be disregarded,” he wrote.

“I remain fully committed to serving the people of Kenya in my capacity as Cabinet Secretary, working to strengthen our public service and enhance human capital development.”

The CS yesterday addressed concerns over his recent absences from Cabinet meetings, revealing that he had formally sought to be excused.

He explained that his decision was based on the failure to address the issue of police abductions and extrajudicial killings.

Muturi has missed three consecutive Cabinet meetings—on January 21, February 11, and March 11, 2025—sparking speculation about a rift between him and President William Ruto. Speaking on Citizen TV’s JKLive Show on Wednesday, he clarified that while attendance at Cabinet meetings is mandatory, he had sought permission from the President to be excused until the issue of police abductions and extrajudicial killings was formally tabled for discussion.

“In my case, I have written and sought to be excused from Cabinet meetings unless the agenda of abductions and extrajudicial killings is formally tabled before Cabinet, through a Cabinet memorandum, so that the Cabinet is able to express itself and give the country the way forward,” Muturi explained.

He strongly denied claims of insubordination, insisting that requesting to be excused from meetings does not amount to defying the President. “It is not insubordination when you seek to be excused,” he stated.

Muturi also refuted speculation that he was planning to resign, saying there were no sufficient grounds for him to step down. He maintained that his position in the Cabinet remains intact despite criticism over his remarks on police abductions and extrajudicial killings.

He defended his stance, arguing that calling out the government on these issues was part of his duty as a public servant. “The move to call out the President and the government over the abductions and killings of Gen Z protesters late last year falls within my sworn mandate. I should instead be applauded for the same,” he said.