Ruto’s CS Who Wants to Resign

Reports from a local media house suggest that dissatisfaction with the country’s economic decline may lead to the resignation of some ministers within President William Ruto’s government.

Sources claim that several ministers have submitted resignation letters, including Finance Minister Professor Njuguna Ndung’u, whose resignation was allegedly rejected by the President.

Towards the end of last year, it is reported that Minister Ndung’u expressed disappointment with the country’s economic trajectory and sought to distance himself from potential blame.

The underlying grievances mentioned in the reports point to ministers feeling excluded from crucial decisions, particularly those related to taxation, raising concerns about their accountability for policies they were not actively involved in implementing.

President Ruto’s government has faced criticism over the past year for its decision to continuously raise taxes, especially affecting formal-sector workers.

The implemented taxes include adjustments in housing allowances, an increase in the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contribution, and a 2.75% rise in the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) contribution.

The reported ministerial resignations coincide with a period of economic challenges in the country, marked by rising inflation, a depreciating currency, and a growing debt burden. These developments raise concerns about the stability of the government, already grappling with internal divisions and corruption allegations.