Moses Kuria Opens Up About Beef With Rigathi Gachagua: "Sisi Sio Maadui"

• Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria said he has a long history with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua
• Kuria said Gachagua was his senior in government and that there was no need for them to fight each other
• According to Kuria, some Kenyans were misinterpreting how he relates with the second in command

Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nairobi - Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has dismissed claims of his fallout with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Speaking on KTN News, Kuria said Kenyans were misinterpreting his relationship with the deputy president, arguing that the two have a long history.

"We have no differences. I think people are interpreting it wrong. I'm not fighting with anyone politically. Gachagua and I have come a long way," Kuria said.

CS Kuria: Why are we close with Gachagua?

According to Kuria, both he and the second in command have command interests, and Gachagua was his senior in government.

He pointed out that their interests in fighting for the rights of the Mt Kenya region are aligned.

"We all defend and fight for the interests of Mount Kenya. He is my senior in the government and in the Cabinet, so we cannot allow small differences to separate us," he added.

While insisting they are close friends, Kuria recalled his past history with the deputy president.

The Public Service CS said at one point, he was Gachagua's boss while at the National Assembly after the 2017 elections.

"When he (Gachagua) was elected, he found me in my second term in Parliament and at one point, I was his boss. That was when I was the Vice-chair of the Transport Committee at the National Assembly, where he served as one of my members," Kuria explained.

Why Gachagua should not fight CS Kuria politically

Meanwhile, political analyst Herman Manyora cautioned Gachagua against engaging in a political supremacy battle with CS Kuria.

In a statement, Manyora said the outspoken CS was a ruthless politician who could easily mess up the chances of Gachagua becoming the kingpin of the Mt Kenya region.

According to Manyora, the second in command should be afraid of the former Gatundu South lawmaker.

"I would advise DP Rigathi to go slow on the MITI minister, Moses Kuria. Kuria is a grassroots leader who can mess up his chances of being Mt. Kenya kingpin. Bwana Gachagua, ogopa Moses Kuria," Manyora warned.

Sentiments by Manyora came days after Gachagua and Kuria differed over the increased fuel prices.