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AG Muturi: Major Decisions Made Without My Approval
Attorney General Justin Muturi Tuesday sparked controversy by alleging that crucial decisions within his office, including senior officer appointments and legislative processes, are being made without his knowledge or consent.
Muturi, appearing before Parliament’s Justice and Legal Affairs Committee, called for his office to be granted independence from the Public Service Commission (PSC). He claimed the PSC has been appointing senior officers to his office without his input, leading to staff demoralization and hindering service delivery.
“Let me be honest,” Muturi stated, “if positions are filled by people who don’t work here, it takes away the possibility of growth for those within the State law office.” He cited instances where PSC-appointed officers currently work in State House and the Deputy President’s office, emphasizing the need for a board to manage appointments, promotions, and discipline.
Adding to the drama, Muturi expressed unawareness of a separate government bill proposing to move the Court of Arms to the President’s Office. This revelation raised eyebrows among MPs, leading some to question whether the Attorney General is being undermined within the Kenya Kwanza administration.
National Assembly Majority Whip Sylvanus Osoro directly addressed Muturi, asking, “AG, are you okay?” Muturi downplayed any tension, stating, “There is no cause for alarm. It’s healthy in a democracy to offer advice that isn’t taken. This isn’t war.”
Ruto Says Apple Employs 23,000 Kenyans
President William Ruto boasted of Kenya’s strides in technology during his speech at the World Governments Summit Tuesday, revealing a surprising figure: Apple currently employs 23,000 Kenyans remotely from Nairobi.
“Apple’s Tim Cook informed me they now employ about 23,000 Kenyans, all working from Nairobi,” Ruto declared, emphasizing the digital economy’s potential for young people.
This revelation follows Ruto’s September 2023 U.S. trip, where he met with tech giants like Apple and Google. He previously claimed to have secured “hundreds of thousands” of digital jobs for Kenyans, sparking debate without specifying details.
The president sees the digital economy as a key driver for youth employment, allowing them to work remotely for international companies without leaving home. He cited a college student in rural Nandi County working for a German AI firm as an example.
“We must not let fear deprive brilliant youngsters of opportunities,” he said, urging Kenya to embrace technological advancements.
Ruto praised Kenya’s leadership in technological advancement, highlighting the homegrown success of M-Pesa mobile banking. He emphasized the government’s commitment to digitizing processes and automating public services for citizen convenience.
“We increased digitally accessible government services from 5% to over 80% in the last year,” he announced, aiming for 100% digitization by year’s end.
It’s worth noting that Apple’s global workforce is around 160,000, making the 23,000 figure in Kenya significant. However, some remain skeptical about the promised “hundreds of thousands” of jobs mentioned earlier.
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