Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now says that former Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi was not fired over incompetence.
Speaking on Sunday, Gachagua said the former CS performed beyond expectations at the ministry.
The DP insisted that he worked with Linturi alongside President William Ruto and can attest to his work.
"Linturi is our great son and I want to say that as Deputy President, Linturi performed beyond expectations. He just got caught up in this reorganisation because of the political dynamics of the country, not because he failed to perform," Gachagua said.
"I worked with him and the President, and Linturi our son worked as he was expected to."
The Deputy President urged the former CS to remain optimistic the door for a worthy opportunity will soon be opened for him.
"I want to encourage you, there's always a God of a second chance na hakuna mlango Mungu anafunga bila kufungua ingine."
The DP spoke at the Centennial celebration of the the Methodist Church in Kenya, at Mikumbune.
He was accompanied by several leaders including area MP Mwiti Shadrack, PS State Department for Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi, Meru Woman Representative Elizabeth Kailemia, Tharaka Nithi Woman Representative Susan Ngugi, and Nominated MP Dorothy Muthoni Ikiara.
Maara MP Kareke Mbiuki, Murang'a Senator Joe Nyutu, former Meru County Governor Kiraitu Murungi, former CS Mithika Linturi, and area MCA Koome Makasi, among others, were also present.
Linturi was among at least 11 CS who were dismissed from Ruto's first Cabinet on July 11, 2024, when he announced the dismissal of his entire Cabinet.
Linturi's tenure was marred with a mix of fortunes.
While there were wins registered, allegations of fake fertiliser tainted his tenure as CS.
