Ex-MP declines Ruto’s job offer after ‘soul-searching’

Former Machakos Town MP Victor Munyaka has declined President William Ruto’s appointment as head of the Animal Genetic Resource Centre.

In a statement, Munyaka said he would not accept the appointment soul searching and extensive consultations.

He said the current political climate in the country also contributed to his decision, as it threatens the realization of Ruto’s plan for the country.

“I have learnt of my appointment by His Excellency, President William Ruto as the chairman of the Kenya Animal Genetic Resource Centre through a Kenya Gazette notice dated 3rd October, 2024.

“However, after soul-searching, extensive consultations and in consideration of the current political climate that threatens the realization of the government’s economic transformation agenda, I have made the difficult decision to respectfully decline this appointment,” the former Machakos Town MP said.

Munyaka, however, thanked President Ruto for trusting him to serve the country in that capacity.

“Thank you again for considering me for this position. I wish you and your administration success in leading our country.”

Ruto had tapped Munyaka to lead the Animal Genetic Resource Centre for the next three years.

This follows an earlier appointment where he would serve as Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) in the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing & Urban Development, but the role was declared unconstitutional by the court.