Unfounded innuendoes! Junet denies links to Interior ministry

Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has denied reports that he is interested in the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration slot.

He insisted neither he nor his party ODM has submitted his name to President Ruto for consideration.

The National Assembly Minority leader noted that while any call to serve the country in any capacity is welcome, he is not looking to become the Interior CS.

Junet said he is currently contented with his role in the National Assembly, a position he argued is equally powerful and important.

“In this context, I have been made aware of unfounded innuendoes to the effect that I have shown interest in the position of Cabinet Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration and, or, that the ODM Party has submitted my name for consideration in such a role.

“Whereas an opportunity to serve fellow Kenyans in any capacity is always welcome, I wish to inform the public that I am neither one of the people angling for the job nor has the ODM Party shown any interest in seeking to have another party expert join the government in that capacity,” Junet said in a statement on Saturday.

The legislator said he hopes the clarification will put the matter to rest and allow the country to focus on more important concerns.

The statement was in response to reports that his name had been forwarded to President William Ruto for selection as the next Interior CS.

The remarks were said by ODM MP Dan Manduku on K24 TV where he had appeared for an interview.

Last week, parliament approved Interior CS Kithure Kindiki to succeed impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as the country’s second in command.

The Interior CS portfolio is expected to fall vacant once Kindiki assumes the office of the DP.