Millicent Omanga Turns Down William Ruto's Job: “Personal Reasons”

On Saturday, October 26, President William Ruto appointed Millicent Omanga as a board member of the Nairobi Rivers Commission
However, responding to the appointment, the former senator who was nominated said he would not take the position
Omanga, who ran for the Nairobi woman representative seat in the 2022 poll, said she turned down the job due to personal reasons

Nairobi – Former senator-elect Millicent Omanga has rejected the nomination of the President William Ruto to serve on the board of the Nairobi Rivers Commission.

President William Ruto (left) and former MP Millicent Omanga. Photo: William Ruto/Millicent Omanga.
Source: UGC

Why Millicent Omanga rejected William Ruto's job

In a statement published on his X account on Saturday, October 26, Omanga expressed gratitude to the president for appointing him to that important position.

“I am very honored and I am grateful to William Ruto for showing confidence in appointing me to serve in the Rivers Commission Nairobi. It is a great opportunity to be considered for such an important opportunity to improve the environment and public health of our beloved Nairobi,” said Omanga.

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However, the Nairobi politician revealed that he will not accept the job for personal reasons.

“After careful consideration, I must respectfully decline the appointment for personal reasons. I remain committed to supporting the efforts to restore Nairobi's rivers and am ready to contribute in any way commensurate with my current responsibilities. Thank you again for this honor and for thinking of me,” he added.

Comments after Millicent Omanga refused work

The former senator-designate's decision drew mixed reactions from Kenyans on X, with some joking about it.

Here are some comments collected by TUKO.co.ke:

Mutisya:

Omanga tell Ruto to give me that job if you don't want it… I will pay you back thank you.”

Omwamba: “Why refuse?”

Isaac Kiserian:

“Apparently the President is making appointments without consulting anyone, including the appointees.

@FaithOdhiambo8 refused to take his place on the debt review team. Former MP Victor Munyaka rejected the nomination, and now @MillicentOmanga is rejecting it. What's wrong?”