Former Machakos Town MP Victor Munyaka has declined President William Ruto’s appointment as head of the Animal Genetic Resource Centre.
In a statement, Munyaka said he would not accept the appointment due to the role due to the current political climate.
]“I have learnt of my appointment by His Excellency, President William Ruto as the chairman of the Kenya Animal Genetic Resource Centre through a Kenya Gazette notice dated 3rd October, 2024.
“However, after soul-searching, extensive consultations and in consideration of the current political climate that threatens the realization of the government's economic transformation agenda, I have made the difficult decision to respectfully decline this appointment,” Munyaka said.
He further thanked the President for trusting him to serve the country as the chairman of the Animal Genetic Resource Centre.
“Thank you again for considering me for this position. I wish you and your administration success in leading our country.”
Had he accepted the role, Munyaka would have served as the AGRC boss for the next three years.
Prior to the appointment, Ruto had previously nominated Munyaka to be Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) in the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing & Urban Development, but the role was declared unconstitutional by the court.
The former MP lost his bid to defend his seat in the 2022 general election on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ticket.
He lost to Caleb Mule of the Maendeleo Chap Chap party, a party associated with Labour CS Alfred Mutua.