Is the U.S. calling the shots on RUTO’s CS nominees? See what Ambassador MEG WHITMAN told MPs to do during vetting that has sparked uproar?

Thursday, August 1, 2024 - The U.S. Embassy has caused a massive uproar after it appeared to be meddling in Kenyan affairs.

This is after it issued a ‘controlling’ statement about the vetting of President William Ruto’s Cabinet Secretary nominees by Parliament, sparking serious debate.

In the statement, the Meg Whitman-led Embassy emphasized the importance of integrity in public service and claimed that Parliament has a key role to play in upholding Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution, which provides for leadership and integrity.

"As Kenyans look ahead to the vetting of Cabinet nominees beginning today, we recognize the importance of integrity in public service and the National Assembly’s vital role in upholding Chapter Six of Kenya’s Constitution," read the statement by the U.S. Embassy.

However, the statement did not go down well with a section of netizens who were quick to call out the American embassy.

A section of netizens called out the embassy to stop meddling in the country's internal affairs, while others questioned its interest in the matter.

Another section of online users claimed that the U.S. Embassy should not comment on integrity, alleging that it was not upholding it.

The Kenyan DAILY POST