Former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti is now being linked to the Public Service and Human Development Cabinet Secretary position, currently held by JB Muturi. His name has come up after a series of political moves that suggest he might be on his way into President Ruto’s cabinet.
A few weeks ago, Kivuti made an unexpected appearance at a cabinet meeting chaired by President Ruto at the Kakamega State Lodge.
This was first reported by Standard Media on February 4, raising questions about his role in government affairs. At the time, he had not been publicly associated with the Kenya Kwanza administration in any official capacity.
However, his presence at such a high-level meeting suggests that something could be in the works. What makes this even more interesting is that Kivuti had previously opposed his PEP Party joining Kenya Kwanza. Over the weekend, though, he changed his stance, saying that there was nothing wrong with working with the government.
This sudden shift has fueled speculation that he is positioning himself for a bigger role.
Adding to the mystery, Kivuti’s visit to the Kakamega State Lodge came just a few days after Kiraitu Murungi, the leader of the Democratic Party Empowerment (DEP), made a surprise trip to State House in Nairobi to meet President Ruto.
The timing of these visits has raised eyebrows, as both Kivuti and Kiraitu have had a history of political independence. Their recent engagements with the president suggest that there may be deeper negotiations happening behind the scenes.
Meanwhile, JB Muturi, who currently holds the Public Service and Human Development docket, seems to be in a politically vulnerable position. His relationship with President Ruto has been the subject of speculation, and with Kivuti now being mentioned as a possible replacement, it remains to be seen how he will react.
Will he try to mend his ties with the president before it’s too late, or is his fate already sealed? As things stand, nothing is official, but the signals are clear.
Kivuti’s surprise attendance at a cabinet meeting, his sudden change of heart about Kenya Kwanza, and the involvement of other key figures like Kiraitu Murungi all point to a possible political realignment.
Whether JB Muturi will survive in Ruto’s cabinet or if Kivuti is indeed set to take over remains to be seen. What is certain is that behind closed doors, political deals are being made, and the outcome could shift at any moment.
