Havi: It's not safe for some fired CSs to be in public

"They should be protected in a police station of their home sub-location."

In Summary
  • He says it is not safe for a number of the former CSs to be out in public especially without the protection of police officers.
  • In a tweet on Saturday, Havi said they might be targeted by their victims.
Former Law Society of Kenya president Nelson Havi during an interview in his office in Westlands on February 20, 2024
Former Law Society of Kenya president Nelson Havi during an interview in his office in Westlands on February 20, 2024
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Former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi now says some former Cabinet Secretaries should be provided with security.

He says it is not safe for a number of the former CSs to be out in public, especially without the protection of police officers.

In a tweet on Saturday, Havi said they might be targeted by their victims.

"It is not safe for some of the fired CSs. They should be protected in a police station of their home sub-location. We are a country governed by the rule of law," he said.

On Thursday, Ruto dissolved his Cabinet, sending home all Cabinet Secretaries and Attorney General.

The decision did not affect Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.

"I have decided to dismiss with immediate effect all cabinet secretaries and attorney general of the Cabinet of Kenya except the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs," Ruto said.

"And of course, the office of the Deputy President is not affected in any way."

The president said the affairs of the Ministries will henceforth be coordinated by Principal Secretaries until a definitive cabinet is appointed.

The Head of State said the new cabinet will be named after extensive consultations across all sectors.

He added that with the CSs out of office, ministry accounting officers among other officials will now take charge of operations.

"The operations of government will continue uninterrupted under the guidance of Principal Secretaries and other relevant officials," he said.

President Ruto said he will be announcing additional measures in due course. 

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