Former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ndung’u has accused President William Ruto of overrunning state institutions and creating an environment of fear among government officials, according to standardmedia.co.ke.
Ndung’u stated that the pressure from the presidency follows officials “to your grave,” and that he personally refused to engage in deals while serving in the Treasury, as reported by Citizen Digital. He claimed that many cabinet secretaries act out of fear under Ruto’s leadership, a point echoed by Pulse Kenya.
The accusations come amid broader scrutiny of Ruto’s administration. Ndung’u’s remarks were met with criticism from activist Kasmuel McOure, who faulted the former CS for his role in the Finance Bill 2024, according to People Daily. McOure argued that Ndung’u’s current stance contradicts his actions while in office.
Ndung’u’s comments add to a growing list of former officials speaking out against the current administration’s handling of state institutions. The former Treasury chief did not provide specific examples of the deals he refused, but his statements highlight ongoing tensions within Kenya’s government.
Observers will be watching whether other former officials come forward with similar allegations, and how the presidency responds to these claims of institutional overreach.
