Former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich has declined an appointment offer from President William Ruto to serve as Senior Adviser on Fiscal Affairs and Budget Policy, as per a letter from Head of the Public Service Felix Koskei.
Rotich’s decision was revealed in an interview with one media outlet on Friday. Instead, Rotich expressed his preference to serve the country by returning to the Central Bank of Kenya, where he had previously worked for many years.
Rotich’s rejection of the appointment comes after his dismissal from the Treasury in January 2020, following a legal case in which he was implicated.
In December, Rotich was acquitted of charges related to procurement and public finance management laws due to insufficient evidence, as determined by Trial Magistrate Eunice Nyutu.
Rotich, who holds a Master’s degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Sociology from the University of Nairobi, previously held positions including head of Macroeconomics at the Treasury. Ukur Yatani succeeded him as Treasury Cabinet Secretary.
Rotich, who holds a Master’s degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Sociology from the University of Nairobi, previously held positions including head of Macroeconomics at the Treasury. Ukur Yatani succeeded him as Treasury Cabinet Secretary.
