• MP Junet Mohammed has said he is not among those wanting to replace Kithure Kindiki as Interior Cabinet Secretary
• He added that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has no interest in proposing another member to work with the government.
• Junet said he has now assumed the equally important role of minority party leader

Faith Chandianya, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience in coverage POLICY and Current Affairs in Kenya

Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohammed has dismissed claims that the ODM party has submitted its name to the Kenya Kwanza government for nomination as Kithure Kindiki’s replacement in the Ministry of Interior.

This follows that of President William Ruto the nomination of Kindiki as his deputy after Rigathi Gachagua was dismissed from office.

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What did Junet say about being Interior CS?

In a statement obtained by TUKO.co.ke, Junet has stated that as much as he enjoys serving the country in leadership roles, he does not want to serve as Secretary of the Interior Cabinet.

He described the allegations as baseless, saying he was not among those seeking the job.

“While an opportunity to serve Kenyans in any capacity is always welcome, I wish to inform the public that I am not one of the people seeking this job,” Junet’s statement read in part.

He also clarified that the ODM party does not want any other member to join the Kenya Kwanza government in this role.

Junet, however, said he has assumed the role of leader of the minority party in the National Assembly, which is also significant in the country.

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What MP Daniel Manduku said about Junet replacing Kindiki

Junet’s statement follows the remarks of Nyaribari Masaba MP Daniel Manduku who claimed that ODM party HAD proposed Junet as a candidate for the influential role of Interior CS.

He emphasized that the final decision rests with him Rutowhich has ultimate authority over appointments.

Manduku disclosed that ODM had previously proposed Homa Bay governor and ODM president Gladys Wanga for the role of vice president.

On Kindiki’s status, Manduku suggested that the SC could have already quietly dropped its position following its approval by MPs.

Source: TUKO.co.ke