Uhuru’s Chief of Staff Resigns

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita has finally resigned to join the murky world of politics as he eyes the  Machakos gubernatorial seat.

Through a statement released on Wednesday, February 9, Waita announced that he had tendered his resignation as Kenyatta’s Chief of Staff ending his seven-year stint.

Waita noted that he expressed his gratitude to the Head of State for granting him the opportunity to serve in his administration in different capacities.

“As I bid farewell to the House on the Hill, I wish to thank President for the honour of appointing me to be a member of his administration and for allowing me the humbling privilege to serve the people of Kenya in various different capacities over the past seven years,” part of his statement read.

State House Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita speaking at a past event.

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In his farewell message, Nzioka also appreciated Deputy President William Ruto in the role he played enabling him to execute his duties effectively.

He further appreciated Cabinet Secretaries among other top government officials within President Kenyatta’s inner circle.

“I will work till the 9th of February at 5 am. I will then make a farewell call to the president and ask for his blessings and support as well as thank him for allowing me to work for the people of Kenya in his service,” he stated during his past interview.

Nzioka indicated that he will be seeking to convince the electorates to vote him as the next Machakos Governor arguing that their resources will be in safe hands.