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Former Machakos Town MP Victor Munyaka has declined a job offer by President William Ruto.

Munyaka had been appointed the chairperson of the Kenya Animal Genetic Resource Centre.

In a statement on Sunday, October 6, 2024, Munyaka said he had declined the offer due to the current political climate.

“I have learnt of my appointment by His Excellency, President William Ruto as the chairman of the Kenya Animal Genetic Resource Centre through a Kenya Gazette notice dated 3rd October, 2024. I thank the Head of State for offering me the opportunity to serve Kenyans in such a capacity,” Munyaka stated.

“However, after soul-searching, extensive consultations and in consideration of the current political climate that threatens the realization of the government’s economic transformation agenda, I have made the difficult decision to respectfully decline this appointment. Thank you again for considering me for this position. I wish you and your administration success in leading our country.”

Before his appointment, Munyaka, who has been Ruto’s key point man in Ukambani, complained that the president had neglected the region in terms of development and appointments.

“For the sake of those who stood with the president, he (Ruto) should rethink his relationship with Ukambani. Although my remarks might be interpreted as rebellion, I must tell the president the facts as they are: we need services and employment of our people,” Munyaka while in Mavoko three weeks ago.

Munyaka was among those appointed as Chief Administrative Secretaries in the lands docket, before the court quashed the appointments.