Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria denied claims that he was blocked from meeting King Charles III during his recent visit to Kenya.
Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV, the CS denied reports that he was locked out due to his controversies.
Instead, the former Gatundu South MP indicated that he had a busy schedule that prevented him from participating in the royal visit.
Kuria clarified that he had received an invitation from the British High Commission but was unable to attend due to prior commitments. He also sent an apology in response to the invitation.
“Unfortunately, I was busy with other things and I didn’t get the time to meet the King…but I got an invitation of which I tendered an apology…I had an invitation,”he stated during the interview.
Kuria further defended his absence at the State Banquet hosted for the royals by President William Ruto, emphasizing his dedication to his role as a Cabinet Secretary.
“Suppose I was doing better things; like building this nation or looking after my docket…you know I am a man. I don’t have the luxury. I am studying huge books…I take my work very seriously,” he added.
At the same time, Kuria explained why he missed important trade meetings with US representatives. He boldly claimed that he was not invited by US representatives.
Kuria was notably absent during a meeting between President Ruto and Katherine Tai, the US Trade Secretary.
He also did not accompany the President on his tour to the United States. Kuria explained his decision, saying, “If she came here and didn’t want to meet me as Trade Cabinet Secretary, why should I go to her country to meet her? I stayed away because I am not selfish. I love my country.”
