Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has responded to Head of Public Service Felix Koskei’s directive to cut the number of advisors in ministries by half. In a statement on his X account, Duale clarified that he has no advisors in his docket, instead relying on the expertise of Kenya Defence Forces employees for strategic advice and guidance.
“I have no advisers to submit as the men and women at the helm of Defence headquarters leadership have the required training, knowledge, and experience to give me strategic advice and guidance to steer the Ministry,” Duale stated.
Koskei’s memo, dated July 8, instructed Cabinet members to reduce their advisors from two to one and submit the names of their preferred advisor by July 11. The directive is part of an effort to reduce public expenditure and streamline government operations as mandated by President William Ruto.
“Assess your office’s requirements and indicate the advisor you wish to retain to support your portfolio mandate. Advisors beyond the set threshold will be phased out from the Public Service,” Koskei stated.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria also endorsed the directive, emphasizing the need to cut public expenditure and the wage bill. “I have to rule by example. This is an issue of morality, an unethical question that makes no sense. This is the right direction,” Kuria said .
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