Wycliffe Oparanya, the newly appointed Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), has vowed to resign from his position if the Kenya Kwanza government disregards his recommendations.
Speaking during a church service in the West region on Sunday, Oparanya, the former Kakamega County governor, emphasized that his commitment to assisting the government is contingent on the implementation of his proposed strategies.
“The government sought me out because they recognized my capability to contribute effectively,” Oparanya stated.
“I am prepared to support them, but if they ignore my guidance, I will step back and return to my previous role.”
Oparanya stressed the importance of accepting external help when offered, cautioning against the pretense of knowing it all.
“You must be open to assistance. If we are willing to help and you act as if you know everything, it will lead to complications,” he warned.
His remarks come shortly after he and eighteen other ministers were sworn in following President William Ruto’s dissolution of the previous cabinet.
The new ministers were officially inaugurated at a ceremony held at the State House on Thursday morning.
The appointments were approved by the National Assembly the previous day, with the exception of Stella Langat, who was designated for the Ministry of Gender.
The new cabinet includes Aden Duale (Environment), Kithure Kindiki (Internal Security), Alice Wahome (Land), Alfred Mutua (Labour), Salim Mvurya (Business), Justin Muturi (Public Service),
Soipan Tuya (Security), Davis Chirchir (Roads and Transport), Rebecca Miano (Wildlife and Tourism), Debra Barasa (Health), Migosi Ogamba (Education), Andrew Mwihia (Agriculture and
Livestock Development), Eric Muuga (Water, Sanitation and Irrigation), Margaret Nyambura (IT), John Mbadi (National Treasury), Opiyo Wandayi (Energy), Hassan Joho (Mining), and Wycliffe Oparanya (Cooperation).
In response to Oparanya’s threat, former Public Service Minister Moses Kuria, who was not reinstated in the new cabinet, commented via Twitter that the president is not an expert.
“Dear Ambetsa, my president is not a knower,” Kuria stated, suggesting that Oparanya’s remarks may reflect a misunderstanding of the president’s role.
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