Ruto Suffers Blow as another government official Resigns

In a move that has caught the attention of both government officials and the public, Peter Mbae, the former Head of Government Delivery Services, has officially tendered his resignation. His decision, announced through a formal letter dated January 9, 2025, addressed to Chief of Staff Felix Koskei, sheds light on the deep-rooted issues within the government that have made his position untenable.

Mbae, who took up his post in June 2024, was tasked with overseeing the implementation of key government programs across ministries, departments, and agencies. This role was crucial for ensuring that the promises made by the Kenya Kwanza government, especially in the areas of economic growth and citizen welfare, were being translated into tangible results. However, Mbae’s resignation paints a grim picture of what appears to be a lack of support and an inability to address critical concerns he had raised.

The letter to Koskei reveals a frustrating narrative for Mbae, who claims that despite his consistent efforts to address key issues affecting his work, those concerns remained unresolved. "In all these positions, I served diligently with utmost commitment and sacrifice, driven solely by the genuine desire to achieve sustainable transformation in the lives of citizens in line with the Kenya Kwanza government manifesto," he said in his resignation letter. Unfortunately, these good intentions were thwarted by bureaucratic delays and a lack of action on pressing matters.

What stands out in Mbae’s resignation is his acknowledgment of the gap between his dedication to public service and the government’s failure to provide him with the necessary support to succeed. "Despite my passion, focus, and consistency," Mbae lamented, "for reasons and issues that I have consistently brought to your attention and have not been resolved to date, it has not been possible to carry out my duties as intended."

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It’s no secret that public service roles in Kenya, especially those at the senior level, come with a great deal of pressure. The expectations are high, and the stakes are even higher, especially when it comes to delivering the promises of a new government. However, Mbae’s resignation serves as a stark reminder of how organizational dysfunction can stymie even the most committed individuals. His departure highlights a critical issue within the government: the lack of responsiveness to feedback and the failure to act on concerns raised by officials who are at the coalface of public service delivery.

While Mbae’s decision to step down might seem like a personal choice, it also speaks volumes about the broader challenges facing Kenya’s public service system. It raises questions about how effectively the government is responding to the needs of its own employees, especially those tasked with implementing key programs that directly impact citizens.

As Mbae moves on to pursue other interests, his resignation leaves behind an important message for the government: accountability and responsiveness are essential if public servants are to effectively carry out their duties. This is not just a call for better communication between the executive and its appointees, but a reminder that public service must be built on trust, transparency, and the genuine commitment to service.

As citizens, it is our right to demand that our leaders, including those appointed to high office, remain focused on the real issues that affect the everyday lives of Kenyans. Mbae’s resignation should be a catalyst for a much-needed conversation about the state of governance in Kenya and what needs to change for the country to realize its full potential.

For now, we await the government's next steps and hope that the issues Mbae raised will not fall on deaf ears. The people of Kenya deserve nothing less.