Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has broken his silence, reflecting on what he calls the “death of a bold industrialisation dream” two years after leaving the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry.
In a heartfelt post on X shared on Saturday, Kuria revisited his tenure in government, recalling his ambitious plans to transform Kenya into a regional hub for foreign direct investment, special economic zones, and business process outsourcing.
“I had huge dreams for our country. I dreamt of rapid industrialisation. I launched County Aggregation and Industrial Parks. I launched many Special Economic Zones and Export Processing Zones,” Kuria wrote. “Looking back at the last two years, I am disappointed that this dream has been extinguished.”
Kuria said his vision was to create millions of jobs for the Gen Z generation through large-scale industrial growth, but he lamented that the momentum has stalled since his departure.
Despite his disappointment, Kuria struck a hopeful tone: “But I refuse to give up on Kenya. We still have a great country with immense potential.”
Kuria’s reflections come after a turbulent political journey. Initially appointed Trade and Investment CS in President William Ruto’s first Cabinet, he was later reassigned to the Public Service docket before being dropped in July 2024 during a major reshuffle triggered by Gen Z-led protests. His role was taken over by Rebecca Miano.
Though sidelined, Kuria was later appointed to the Council of Economic Advisers at State House but resigned on July 9, 2025, citing disillusionment with the government’s response to the Saba Saba protests. Speaking on Citizen TV in August, he revealed that he voluntarily stepped aside to “remain neutral and allow the truth to come out.”
As he marks two years since leaving the Trade docket, Kuria’s message is one of sorrow over lost momentum but resilience in his enduring faith in Kenya’s industrial potential.
