Joho Responds To Gachagua’s Claims Of Itumbi Writing Speeches For CSs
Ali Hassan Joho, the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, has corrected remarks made by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Gachagua claimed that Dennis Itumbi gives presentations to cabinet secretaries.
During an interview with Radio 47 on Thursday, April 10, Joho denied the allegations, claiming that he has never received assistance in running his ministry and has always done it alone.
“I’ve never had someone tell me what to say. Let me speak for myself; who would even write things for me? Am I not a cabinet secretary? I have been given the job, so I will do it,” he said.
“Who else should I go looking for? I am the head of the ministry; I have principal secretaries and staff. We work together as a team.”
CS JOHO answers Gachagua on claims that Dennis Itumbi writes statements for DCI, CSs
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"Msaidieni huyo mtu, ataka msaada. Mimi waziri nimepewa nafasi nifanye kazi alafu mtu aniandikie cha kusema? I only consult my team at the Ministry and President Ruto." pic.twitter.com/Z4QikWV6L3
Joho stressed that he only consults with President William Ruto when necessary and has never received directives that contradict his ministry’s authority.
“So I have never had to ask anyone else for instructions, except sometimes the president,” he added.
“Sometimes, the deputy president and other government officials consult with my team at the ministry. No one else has come to tell me what to do that goes against the rules.”
He emphasized that no one has ever prepared speeches for him or controlled his work outside of the legitimate government process.
“When we have Cabinet meetings, I talk to my fellow Cabinet members,” he added.
“I send in my agenda for the ministry, then it’s shared, and others give their thoughts and ideas on it. So for someone to tell me what to do as if I am a junior CS is not right.”
Joho’s remarks follow Gachugua’s address at KTN on April 7, in which he claimed that Farouk Kibet and Dennis Itumbi control the administration.
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Gachagua targeted Dennis Itumbi by identifying him as the president’s principal propagandist, stating that Itumbi has a significant influence on presidential rhetoric and decision-making.
In case you missed the tackle by Rigathi Gachagua on State House cartels Dennis Itumbi and Farouk Kibet. Vayolence here and there! pic.twitter.com/3GrujKNnvu
— Cornelius K. Ronoh (@itskipronoh) April 7, 2025
“Dennis Itumbi is not a small man. This government is being run by Itumbi and Kibet. Itumbi drafts the statements issued by ministers, including those involving violence.”
“If the president dislikes the direction of a discussion, Itumbi has the authority to walk into his office and shut the meeting down,” Gachagua said.
He stated that he has repeatedly spoken out against improper actions inside the administration.
Joho Responds To Gachagua’s Claims Of Itumbi Writing Speeches For CSs
