William Kabogo explains how he was called by Ruto, saying Uhuru was not involved: “I was surprised”

• The ICT minister said he was surprised to hear that President William Ruto had appointed him to serve in his cabinet
• He also denied allegations that his partner, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, was involved in his nomination as minister
• Kabogo suggested that the allegations of associating his nomination and meeting between Independence and Ruto are just rumors

New Minister of Information, Communication, and Digital Economy William Kabogo He has explained how he got his place.

Was Uhuru responsible for Kabogo to get a ministerial job?

Kabogo said his nomination was not due to the December 9, 2024 meeting between former President Uhuru Kenyatta By President William Ruto in Ichaweri, Kiambu County.

Speaking in an interview with Citizen TV on Monday, he argued that his appointment came after independence welcomed him Rutoit does not mean that the former president persuaded.

Kabogo emphasized that he had not contacted the former president for a while.

“I don't know Kenya is a happy nation and a clue, people are just making things, it came soon after President Ichaweri's visit, I tell you I'm 100% sure it was not related to anything and the visit

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However, the cabinet secretary said he received a call from the head of state, who cited the work but did not provide details.

He added that he was surprised when the president appointed him to the cabinet following their brief telephone conversation.

“What followed I saw it in the shooting inside. I was very surprised by how. Kabogo said.

Why did Ruto visit Uhuru at his home in Ichaweri?

In a separate incident, the president explained why he reached independence despite their political violence.

Speaking at the Pastoral Leadership Conference in Wajir County in December 2024, Ruto said he met with Independence to find the right partnership for the future in the interest of the nation.

Ruto either explained that he had previously approached the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga For the same purpose, which led to the formation of a broader government.

Ruto emphasized his motivation to seek a country where everyone has a share, expressing his intention to cross his relationship with his former boss.

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The two -hour announcement between Ruto and Independence sparked different feelings among Kenyans, with some suggesting that Ruto may be preparing to appoint cabinet secretaries from the Freedom round.

At the same time, more information emerged about an unexpected meeting between Uhuru and Ruto, with circles claiming Ruto intended to fight for Independence to restore his influence in Mount Kenya.

There was a notion that in order to achieve this, Ruto would think of the youngest of former President Muhoho Kenyatta in the position of cabinet.

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