Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has criticized former U.S. Ambassador Meg Whitman, claiming she effectively “ruled” Kenya for two years. He attributes several controversial decisions made during that period directly to her personal judgment and discretion.
Kuria specifically referenced the UN mission in Haiti, describing it as a misadventure. He argues that this incident is just one example of poor decisions that Whitman took while in office, which, in his view, had significant consequences for Kenya’s foreign relations.
The former official further highlighted that the Trump Administration had admitted during a special UN session that the mission in Haiti lacked a broad mandate. According to him, this admission exposes the flawed planning and execution of the operation.
Kuria claims that Whitman’s actions left Kenya vulnerable. He suggests that her decisions were taken without proper consultation or oversight, causing long-term repercussions that the country will continue to grapple with in the coming years.
He also mentioned U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, asserting that he was powerless to counter Whitman’s actions. Kuria implies that the ambassador’s influence in Kenya was so strong that even senior officials struggled to intervene effectively.
According to Kuria, Kenya continues to pay the price for Whitman’s so-called “reign of terror.” He warns that the negative impact of her leadership will be felt across multiple sectors, including governance, diplomacy, and national security.
The former cabinet secretary paid tribute to peace advocate Benedict Kabiru, acknowledging his recent passing. Kuria also honored two unnamed comrades who died, linking their deaths indirectly to the broader consequences of Whitman’s tenure in Kenya.
Kuria’s statements suggest a deep mistrust of external actors influencing Kenya’s internal affairs. He frames Whitman’s decisions as personal interventions rather than professional diplomacy, emphasizing the dangers of excessive foreign influence over national matters.
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