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Moses Kuria Ends Speech at Maina Wanjigi's Funeral During Chants Against Ruto

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Moses Kuria, the cabinet secretary for public services, was escorted out of an event as Kenya Kwanza leaders confront unfriendly audiences around the nation. William Ruto-hating jeers cut off Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria's address. On Friday, July 5, the CS was present with other dignitaries at the funeral of Maina Wanjigi, a longtime cabinet minister and veteran politician, at their Kianjoya estate. Barely two minutes into his speech, Kuria had thanked the dignitaries present when chaos broke out.

A segment of the mourners abruptly began yelling anti-President William Ruto slogans, underscoring the widening political rift in Mount Kenya.Kuria tried to ignore the chanting at first, but they kept drowning out what he was saying, so he had to stop short before being led out of the event by security. Kuria quickly said, "Asanteni sana...Thank you very much," as he gave the microphone to businessman Jimi Wanjigi.

What Kuria said prior to being interrupted?

The CS acknowledged in his brief speech the significant contribution the dead made to the history of Kenya. Kuria emphasized that several of the organizations Maina oversaw will be essential to assisting Kenya in overcoming its present economic obstacles. The Industrial and Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC), which was founded in 1954 to promote industrial development ahead of independence, was singled out by the CS.

"I've come here to grieve alongside this hero's family. And the reason I came here is that this nation's past cannot be forgotten. Maina Wanjigi's role in this nation's history is indelible. not only as a result of the politics of today that we are aware of. I recall the generation that worked under Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, particularly the individuals who established the institutions and provided the groundwork for the economy, which may be crucial in addressing the current economic issues. Kuria remarked before to the chants, "I remember the part he performed in ICDC.

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