Cabinet secretaries sacked by President William Ruto following youth-led protests in June and July last year now live in the shadows.
One of them is Ezekiel Machogu who was the CS for Education. He says he remembers the work of a CS being straining, having constant emergencies and high-pressure demands.
In an interview with a local daily, Mr Machogu said his lifestyle had changed and he enjoys the freedom of switching off his phones and sleeping comfortably.
“I must confess that the job was quite straining. I used to wake up so early to get to the office by 6am and leave late, arriving home past 9pm,” he said in the interview.
“Now, I can wake up at 6am, do my morning exercises well and get to my private business by 8am.” Mr Machogu, a career civil servant said.
The former Nyaribari Masaba MP, said that following his sacking, he has chosen to settle down in his private business and create employment opportunities for other Kenyans.
“I thank the Almighty God and the President for giving me the opportunity to serve as a Cabinet minister, a higher position in the government. I don’t think I need any job now, let me be. I can serve the country in a different capacity, creating employment for the youth in the private sector,” he said
By KSN MEDIA