The Government Delivery Unit (GDU) has released a statement clarifying reports regarding the resignation of their head, Peter Mbae.
According to the Unit, Peter Mbae left office six months ago, on July 11, 2024, following the dissolution of the Cabinet, which saw removal of then Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria from office, along with his staff.
The statement went on to reveal that Mr Lee Kyonze had been serving in the acting capacity of Head of the GDU since July 12, 2024.
However, Dr Mbae has stood by his words that he resigned via a letter to the Chief of Staff, dated January 9.
“The notice does not have a name for the undersigned, and therefore I cannot respond to it. I can only respond to HOPS (Head of Public Service),” he said.
He further detailed that the reason his letter was addressed to the Chief of Staff and not the GDU was that, as a senior government officer, only the Chief of Staff had the authority to deal with such matters.
“Despite my passion, focus, and consistency, for reasons and issues that I have consistently brought to your attention and have not been resolved to date, it has not been possible to carry out my duties as intended, and my position as Head of Government Delivery Services is no longer tenable,” the letter read in part.
“In order to be accountable to the people of Kenya, given that the appointment was widely circulated, I therefore request to formally disengage from this appointment so as to pursue other interests,” he added.
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